1 year old breastfeeding advice

[frenchfries22]

Hi
I need some of your helpful advice. I have a 1 year old who up until lockdown would breastfeed in the morning before nursery and then at nighttime when I returned from work and throughout the night. I was ok with this as we were apart throughout the day and she was refusing a bottle but eating ok.
Fast forward to us both being home all day and all she wants is to feed. Shes dropped her dummy completely, is not fussed about food and pulling at my top constantly. Night time she is still feeding to sleep and sleeps independently for about 4 hours and then wakes and from then is attached to me. I used to be able to put the dummy in at that point but she wont take it now.
I'm more exhausted than ever, loving the time together but have 2 older DC so feel I give in more easily to avoid the screaming. Any tips or suggestions? Do I just need to be tougher, keep her better entertained? She is not great at drinking water so perhaps I need to focus on that during the day.

My DS has increased his feeding since lockdown. He has gone back to needing a feed before every nap, which is a pain as I am still working (from home). Thankfully he has just gone to one nap so I can feed on my lunch break.

I am working on only feeding in one place (our bed) and not taking him in there at other times. I am also treating requests to feed as him letting me know he is hungry/thirsty and offering water or food. This often works. Failing that I distract by taking him in the garden (favourite place!)

We got strict with night times just before lockdown. He has gone backwards but is feeding twice a night and then being returned to his cot. I'm ok with that for now. We were having tricky naps and bedtime with endless feeding, which was driving me mad. Now I do a feed, story and cot. If he cries I stand at the door and tell him to lie down or send DH. Very occasionally I do give in and feed again.

I don't know if any of this is useful. I know it's challenging, and frustrating when you have gone backwards. I hope you find what works for you.

Thank you so much it's really helpful. Weve missed the morning nap this morning as I had a work call, which resulted in her screaming for an hour. I will definitely try to distract with a snack or drink this afternoon and see if that works.