How long did you breast feed?

Moms, no judgement here but for how long did you breast feed your newborns? How long do you think is it okay?

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Almost 4 years 😅😂 but I think however much time you breastfeed is amazing! Any amount of breastmilk is beneficial!

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Going on 10 months EBF, will let my son wean whenever he’s ready. Probably not 100% until sometime in the toddler years.
It’s great and beneficial as long as the child wants it. Which on average worldwide is between 3-5 (as old as 7) years old.
WHO recommends minimum of 2 years.

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Breastfed for 3 years and it was the best time of my life

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13 months. I would have kept going but I found out I was pregnant and my son was doing exceptionally well at self weaning. He loved table food a little too much. 😂

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OP go for as long as you like. 3 months is amazing! And don’t let anyone tell you different.

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I combo feed and plan on stopping when she’s about 13 months

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I think it's ok to bf as long as you want to. I did till I got pregnant with my second. My baby was 2.5 years old.

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7 months so far and hoping to make it to a year (:

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Don’t understand: how long does you think it is ok?!?

First 6m are most important, milk only, preferably bf. Then starting solids for fun until 1 with milk as main source, Then bf until 2 and up aside of meals

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I breastfed 14 1/2 months until she quit on me 🥺 my goal was 2 years 🫣 breastfed however long you want who cares what people think. It’s your own child 🤷‍♀️

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Until 3yrs to toddler

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I nursed for 2 yrs.

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My daughter self weaned just before she turned 4 years old.

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Im currently breastfeeding 2½ year olds and nearly 1 year olds . I also pump so not sure when we will end but possibly the end of the year x

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Combi fed for 15 months but any breastmilk that your baby gets is a bonus! If you’re able to give them 3 months then they’ve got a fantastic start and a supported immune system while they are at their most vulnerable pre vaccinations, but if you need to stop for you then that is absolutely valid! Tbh I probably should have stopped sooner than I did for my own mental health.

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Bf for 2 years...it's OK as long as mom and baby are OK with it!

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