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A member asked:
Is there any benefits to still be breast feeding my 18month old? i need to wean before the summer due to medical reasons!
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Not specifically: The immune & dietary benefits of breast feeding begin to wain after the introduction of baby foods & little data supports i's superiority after 9 mo. The child also gains nurturing benefits from the process & some are more needy than others. Eventually the neediness has to be addressed in other ways as the kid moves to more mature behavior. Stop when you can but be aware of the nurturing need.
Answered 5/10/2013
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