How long should a baby be breastfed?

[Anonymous]

I think 4-5 years. People without lactase persistence still produce lactase up until 5 years old. And from what I can find, in traditional areas of the world unaffected by modernity, children are breastfed for 4-5 years. There is strong evidence being breastfed reduces stress and increases dopamine (happiness) for the baby, whereas just the milk without the social aspect of eating leads to lower dopamine. Hence why babies refuse to eat unless they're handfed.

As short as possible

6 Months

9 Months

1-2 years

2-4 years

[Apple1996]

At least 1-2 years then whenever the child naturally weans is fine. I'm breastfeeding just about everyone in my house right now because at all ages breastmilk has benefits

[Graptemys79]

You breastfeed your husband, too?

[Apple1996]

@Graptemys79 yess lol

[Graptemys79]

Is the milk good for him too?

[Apple1996]

@Graptemys79 it keeps him from getting sick ☺️

[Nikki1989]

6 months to 2 years max. Thereafter, is just gets weird.

[Asker]

I remember one kid in school had a habit of sucking his thumb. obviously to replace the sensation he was missing THAT BAD as a baby. he messed up his mouth from what I can remember. his teeth grew in at a very unattractive angle. it also encourages fantasy

[strateguy632]

11 months then stop a week, then offer kids. If want, then continue to 13 months n stop. Most won't continue at 12 months.

[oldpigg]

There is actually no age to stop breastfeeding.

[Anonymous]

By breasts. That’s how.

[strateguy632]

But they can give for many years ever heard of cow milk?