Nursing Cut off Time

Updated on May 09, 2007
S.G. asks from New York, NY
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my question was about Nursing cut off time, I find that many people ask me when do I plan to stop nursing assata who will be 9 months the 2nd of may and most of the time I say one but I really don't have any idea when I am, nor have I put much idea into it, so I say that because most people feel after 1 years old its too old, and its no need because the mother no longer has the same nutrients, is there a nursing cut off time, and what advice would you give someone that's wants to nurse after one years of age. Is it a bad idea, how should I respond to family members if I choose to still breastfeed after one. I don't know.......

She also has not started teething is that normal?

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K.H.

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I nursed until 9 months only because my son decided to stop at that time. What works for me, or you, or anyone else is such a personal decision. If you want to nurse much longer than that, that's great! And it's no one else's business why. I know someone who is still nursing her 2 year old. Extended nursing is ok and it's up to you. You can find A LOT of support with the La Leche League. You may have a group that is local to you. Here's a link off their website that deals with this: http://www.lalecheleague.org/NB/NBJanFeb98p23.html
Best of luck to you!!

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Y.K.

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hi again,
nursing past a year is absolutely fine, you still providing necessary nutriens. if both of you are injoying the process, there's nothing wrong with doing it untill you're ready to stop. I read in statistics that average age of weaning the breasfed baby in Europe is around 2.5 - 3 years old!!! around the word is between 3.5-4 years old. however in US everyone tells you 6-12 months. way before formula exsisted, mothers bresfed their babies for a long time, now times has changed, but its only your decision and what ever feels right for You!
don't be ashamed if you still doing it after a year, u r doing a great job by continuing it that long! not everyone is so fortunate . don't worry about responding to others- its really no ones business, its wellbeing and health of you child thats important. try to give short answers without a lot of explanantions, eventually they'll stop asking. great job, keep it up!

and Teething has nothing to do with breasfeeding its normal for teeth to come out past 8 m.o. , my childs 1st teeth came out at 7m , the next 2 at 15 mns. my friends kids teeth did not comeout till passed 1 yo.

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A.G.

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Hi S.,

The time to stop is when you and your child feel it's time. I have three children. My first I breastfed for 3 months, my second for 6 months, and my third I breastfed for 18 months. There is nothing wrong with breastfeeding past one, but be aware that it is harder to wean past one. Good luck.

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D.K.

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Do what YOU feel is right. It is hard when you have ppl butting in I know. But my sis breastfeed Twin boys for 16 months. I breastfeed both my kids until a year. DS had a VERY hard time weaning. My husband's aunt was nursing her 4 year old at night. So...you do what works for YOU! I wish I could give you places to find other moms...I met a wonderful group of women online at babycenter when I was expecting my second...maybe you can make a request her for other mom's in your area. Good LUck! Remember Breast is Best! Keep on doing what you are doing!

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