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whats the right age to stop breast feeding?
11 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
There is no right age. Most people don't feel comfortable breastfeeding after age one or two. It depends on your baby and what you are comfortable with.
I breastfed both my boys but due to milk supply I had to stop at 9 and 6 months. If I have another baby I plan to breastfeed till the child is 2 or whenever they ween themselves.
I don't think I'll breastfeed much after 2, but I have heard of women doing that. I guess it all boils down to what you are comfortable with.
- 1 decade ago
Ideally until 6 months of age of more. The World Health Orgnaisation recommends some form of breastfeeding until age 2 years after introducing some solids at around 4-6 months.
If returning to work, try expressing.
- 1 decade ago
If you are exclusively breastfeeding, 6 months is the youngest age, but even after that, your baby will still need either breast milk or formula, as well as baby food. Babies can't have cow's milk or anything like that until they are 1 year old, so it would probably be best to breastfeed until then. You can breastfeed longer, but that's up to you.
- 1 decade ago
When ever feels right to you. I think I'll stop a little before my son is one. I might make it the recommended year (WHO). My Sister-in-laws and my mother-in-law all breast fed their kids for years. My mother-in-law even breast fed older and younger siblings at the same time. There is no "right" or "wrong" on this. It is your choice and don't let anyone make you feel bad about what is right for you and your baby.
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- KneeKneeLv 51 decade ago
You should breastfeed as long as it is enjoyable for both you and your baby. Start supplementing with cereal and mashed vegetables and fruits when you notice your baby is no longer content with just breastfeeding. Usually about 4 months for cereal, 6 months for others.
I nursed my first for 14 months, and had to wean her because I was pregnant. I nursed my second for about 16 months then we were both kind of okay with being done. My third baby nursed for over two years, then I decided to wean him because I thought that my boobs would fall off if I didn't. He just loved it so much and I didn't really mind until about two years into it.
Source(s): I have 3 kiddos!! - 1 decade ago
I don't know if there is a "right" age... My baby girl is 14 months old and we are still breastfeeding... I'm gonna miss it. But when ever she stops showing interest, then I'm done.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
don't make that mistake, go with your instincts there is no right or wrong age to stop. your the parent do what you think is best for you and your child.
Raising children is nothing more then common sense.
- 1 decade ago
*atleast 1 year i' ll recommend,because breast feeding not only take u away from obesity but protects u against breast cancer dear ,recent researches suggest.
Source(s): fitness expert - 1 decade ago
Do it for as long as you and your baby feel comfortable doing it. Personally I've been bf'ing for close to 7 months now and I'm hoping to continue bf'ing him until he is at least 1, maybe longer!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
umm depends on you, there was a woman who breat feed till 13 and her children were talented but it depends on you
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