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RE: Super Cool Science S#!t #8 - Breastfeeding FTW
nice. my kid was breastfed for way too long & she got into a rocking school, so i guess it does help with smarts. just wait til they get older- fun times ahead: https://steemit.com/life/@marydouglas/school-bus-spooky-stories-20171221t93534625z
How long is "way too long"? The World Health Organization recommends that breast milk be a part of a child's diet through age 2.
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I have the opinion that no one can dictate 'how long' to breastfeed. That is unique to each child and mother relationship. I breastfed my kids until both me and baby were comfortable. Super simple no strain in the whole process relationshipwise. They were 9 and 11 months. Doing well on solids and regular water and milk. But, my sister is still nursing her now 4 and 3 year old. Not a lot but the kids still ask and she is comfortable to offer. It's a balanced relationship. Which is not for anyone outside the relstionship to judge or impose limits. Outsiders, may offer support only imo.