hello sir, My baby boy is 21 months old...He is not used to stop feeding...If I give supplementary food also..He is doing the same thing continuously..Actually how many days should a mother continue for feeding to a baby

A. dear mum, you should continue to breastfeed at least until 2 years. breastfeeding should be stopped gradually for it to be less stressful for you as well as baby Ensure that the child eats enough; increase number of meals. Increase interval between breastfeeds. Drop one feed every day per week. Taper over 2-3 months. Stop morning breastfeeds first, then afternoon feeds after 2 - 3 weeks. Avoid situations that remind the baby of the breast: other family members and father can help with feeding and putting child to sleep. The nighttime feeding is usually the last to go. Make a bedtime routine not centered around breastfeeding. read a good book which may eventually become more important than a long session at the breast , rub child's back, sing lullaby.