When to stop breastfeeding?

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When do you think is the right age to stop breastfeeding?

I personally think 1 year is ideal age and a very max of 2 years old. I think it's disgusting seeing a child who is 3+ feeding because they not even feeding its just a habit at that age. My freind breastfeeds Her 4 year old and he isn't even feeding properly he is just using her nipple as a pull toy in his mouth. I agree breast is best but only Untill a certain age.

What do you all think?

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Breast milk doesn't stop being beneficial to a child's health at a certain age. Children's immune systems aren't fully developed until between the ages of 5-7 so breast feeding helps to provide for & strengthen their immune system until then.

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Still breastfeeding my 18 month old about twice a day, sometimes more & I will not make her stop until she's ready. I will breast feed the baby I am pregnant with until they are ready to stop too.

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WHO recommends at least 2 yrs. All the organizations say at least 2 yrs. I have no issues with self weaning. When a kid is around 2-3 they start needing it less and less and they stop it them self.

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If your kid can ask for your boob it's time to stop.....

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We are all allowed an opinion but it honestly is not your business when your friend stops breastfeeding her child. I was unable to breastfeed my child but I have been pumping for 11 months. I don't plan to stop feeding my baby breastmilk after she is a year. Honestly why should she stop? Breastmilk is the best thing for our babes. It bothers you because it doesn't look normal, not everyone does it. But Europe, Australia, I'm pretty sure the norm there is 2-3. You can do what you want, but don't pass judgement on someone else, you're being close minded.

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It's a personal choice. I plan on breastfeeding my child until they are at least over a year and up to 3 yrs. I don't consider it inappropriate to bf a 4 yr old although I probably won't.

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6 months top!

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I plan to breastfeed until the child is 2-3 years. Nothing wrong with it and there is nothing healthier for him or her.

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It's funny how people say it's a personal choice but when I say I don't plan on breastfeeding people jump down my throat. My body my choice. I wasn't breast fed and I'm perfectly healthy. As is a bunch of other people I know.

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When you and baby are both ready.

I weaned my son at 1, and it was too early for us.

My daughter will be one on Friday and I am 5 weeks pregnant and I intend to nurse through the pregnancy and do tandem for as long as she wants.