Comments on: When Is The Best Time To Stop Breastfeeding?

By: babygirl

babygirl — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:25:47 +0000

I’d say your should try to stop asap. Babies only need to have formula or breast milk for the first 12mo. Your baby should be eating real food by now.

By: Ryan's mom

Ryan's mom — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:15:13 +0000

Doctors and experts say that there are really no benefits to breastfeeding after 1 year. Kids need the extra fat from whole milk at this point until age 2.

By: aprildc8

aprildc8 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:07:06 +0000

Before he starts college is a good time OK just kidding Good for you though! I plan to go for at least a year hopefully longer with my second. It’s a big misconception that breast milk is only good for the first few months. The longer you feed the better you baby is protected for sickness. breast milk provides so much more then regular cows milk. I’m sure you already all this though. It’s up to you when you want to stop. Some stop at 2 others 3. When ever you feel the time is right.

By: a heart so big

a heart so big — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:18:30 +0000

I would recommend you stop before they turn two. Kids can start to get really stubborn around then, and it could be more difficult than it needs to be.

By: n2mama

n2mama — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:58:37 +0000

Personally, I nursed my daughter until she was about 22 months old. I was pregnant with my son and just was too sensitive to let her continue. It was pretty easy though, because by that point she was only nursing first thing in the morning with snuggle time in mommy and daddy’s bed. I plan to nurse my son until he doesn’t want to anymore.

By: kez

kez — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:34:21 +0000

II think it is definitely up to you and your baby when to stop but I have heard that it is harder to wean a baby from breastfeeding after two, so it is recommended to wean before then. Good luck!http://www.smartmomma.com/Baby/weaning_b…

By: socmum16 ♪

socmum16 ♪ — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:54:29 +0000

I’ve always stopped when my milk dried up, but it doesn’t sound like that’s a problem for you. Usually, if you are going to enter your child into any kind of school, then you would probably need to stop breastfeeding. But that could be until your child is 3, 4, 5 or six years old. So just do it gradually. Maybe substitute one of your feedings with a bottle and let someone else do it. Good luck to you.

By: L A

L A — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:24:44 +0000

When both you AND your child are ready to stop is the perfect time.

By: Happy Bunny Luvr

Happy Bunny Luvr — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:49:30 +0000

about 2 years old

By: amandalu

amandalu — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:42:28 +0000

studies show that children benefit from breastfeeding for the first year of life. it’s up to you and your child when the best time to stop is. when you feel ready and so does he. good luck.