Ice-T’s wife and longtime model Coco Austin is once again defending her decision to breastfeed her daughter, Chanel, until the age of six. During a candid conversation on the Dumb Blonde podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO, the reality TV star reflected on her unconventional parenting choice, describing it as an act of emotional connection rather than necessity.
Austin explained that Chanel began eating solid food around her first birthday and no longer needed breast milk for nourishment. “It wasn’t like I was feeding her because she needed a meal,” she said. “She was able to eat by a year—full, like, solids.”
The continuation, she added, became less about feeding and more about comfort and closeness. Coco’s parenting has been under surveillance for years.
The model and entrepreneur said she allowed her daughter to decide when to stop nursing. “She’s not gonna be 16 on my boob,” Austin joked. “That happened around six, which was still an extremely long amount of time, apparently. But in Europe, they’re doing till seven. Like, it’s nothing to them. Americans think that’s weird.”
Ice-T’s Coco Defends Breastfeeding Daughter Until 6
Austin noted that breastfeeding offered Chanel reassurance during moments when she wanted to feel close to her mother. “It was more of a comfort thing with her,” she said. “She wanted me to be there.”
While she received messages of support from many parents, Austin acknowledged the backlash her decision sparked online. “I got so many people that loved it,” she said. “I was the only one speaking about it. And I’m like, why is this so hard? People have been doing this for thousands of years.”
She also shared a lighthearted moment, revealing that Chanel still jokes about her early bond with her mother. “She’s obsessed with boobs—but it’s not a big thing,” Austin said. “It’s just funny now that she’s older.”
Extended breastfeeding remains a divisive topic, especially in the U.S., where many view it as taboo. But Austin’s remarks reflect her belief in letting motherhood unfold naturally. Whether praised or criticized, she remains firm in her stance.
For her, the choice was about love, comfort, and respecting the natural rhythm between mother and child.
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