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Strictly breastfeed my 5month old. what is the recommended duration for breastfeeding your little one? most beneficial. 6months 1year 2years?
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One to two years : American academy of Pediatrics recommends one year and as long and mom and baby want to continue. World health organization recommends two years. Interestingly, other mammals wean their young when they cut molars, around two years for humans.
Answered 6/10/2015
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