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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago

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#AskTheExpert Baby was fed formula mostly till one year due to low milk supply as baby won't latch. Does giving breast milk from one to two years still provide the same benefits.

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. At some point, every lactating parent asks themselves the same question: "When should I wean?" The answer is different for each person, with some people breastfeeding for weeks or months while others keep nursing their baby well beyond the first year. There is no right or wrong, just what works best for you and your family. However, there are expert recommendations to considerThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding exclusively until your baby is 6 months old, then continuing to breastfeed while serving a variety of solid foods until they turn 1. Updates to these guidelines recommend offering support for parents who want to provide human milk until the child is 2.

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