Weaning Your Child
If you are breastfeeding, deciding when to wean your child from the breast is a very individual decision that needs to take into account both your child’s desires, as well as your own. The American Academy of Pediatrics breastfeeding recommendations include feeding breast milk only for the first 6 months and support for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond, as long as mutually desired by mother and child. You should know that whenever you decide to wean your child, whatever breast milk he received was beneficial for his growth and development.
There are some advantages to beginning the weaning process between 1 and 2 years of age. Your child may be less resistant to weaning during this time and is less likely to develop dental issues in the long-term. Regardless of age, the process of weaning can be challenging.
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