Just wanted to ask ppl's opinion about this because i know everyone is different.
2006-08-25 13:18:58 · 19 answers · asked by VaLeRieZ_MaMii 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
as long as the baby desires too---he will wean when he is ready--follow his cues
2006-08-25 13:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by s91601 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to you. It's recommended even by conservative medical groups (like the American Academy of Pediatrics) that for the first 12 months most of your baby's nutrition comes from breastmilk. That's where a lot of people get the one year idea. But the benefits don't' suddenly end b/c a calendar page proverbally flipped over one day.
There are many benefits to nursing beyond age 2, mostly emotional although it's still excellent nutrition. If you or the father have a family history of allergies or crohn's disease or ibs (of any kind but especially food allergies), nursing longer and avoiding solids until 6-12 months is one of the best things you can do for your little one. Nothing helps calm a hurt child better than nursing. If your little one gets sick, nursing is the BEST, not just for immunities but also it's highly absorbable and better than pedialyte. Also, the longer you nurse the more you lower your own risk for breast cancer later (and lower it for your daughter, if you have a girl).
I don't know why some of these responses have such rigid time-lines. It's more up to you than some arbitrary time.
Do a web search for "Jack Newman" videos to see videos of how to breastfeed, how to do (gentle) compression to encourage good flow, how to tell if your baby is swallowing, how to latch on, etc. and check out http://www.kellymom.com for the best info, hands down, on all aspects of breastfeeding.
Most of all: ENJOY YOUR BABY!!!
2006-08-25 20:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by MorningG 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
2 years.
2006-08-25 20:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by angel_eyes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a big family and from all what they say gave to a 3 to 4 months that would gave the baby enough nutites it needs, if your not to crazy about it breastfeeding because for some people it's really eaisy but some have a little more hard time with it, but don't worrie just be clam that's all u have to know.
2006-08-25 20:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by eli n 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I say do whatever is best for you and baby. Don't let anyone make your mind up for you. You can always pump and give it in a bottle,sometimes that makes it easier, and they still get all the great benefits. I only made it 3 weeks,and regret not pumping, at the time i never thought of it. Definatly give it a try tough, it's an amazing feeling to be that close to the baby, I think it's a special bond, and I know those 3 weeks meant the world to me when that baby looks up at you with those baby eyes! Good Luck.
2006-08-25 20:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Kym B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I breastfeed my 7 month old when I'm able to.
Whenever I'm away or at school she already has
a bottle half full of breastmilk and the other half
skim milk and they're at room temp. She just gulps
it down! I'm gonna try to keep it up until she's 1 yr.
old! That works for most. I'll be having a baby boy
on Feb.12th, 2007 and I'll do the same to him.
-Sarah
2006-08-25 20:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've heard that if you are going to breastfeed you need to do it for at least a year so the child gets all the benefits. I think it's acceptable for you to breastfeed up to 2yrs, but no longer than that.
2006-08-25 20:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you're suppose to breastfeed for the first 18 month's... I've had two children I breastfed my first and I only made it 6 weeks... I didn't breastfeed my second (I regret it, He's now allergic to dairy...)... Just trying to breastfeed is awesome.. most females now don't... Good luck to ya...
2006-08-25 20:23:07 · answer #8 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I went a year with each of my 3 kids. Any amount that you can do it is beneficial, so do what feel right. My pediatician said that after a year or so it becomes calories for them and that they actually need the nutrients from food, not from breast milk. You will get many different views though- just do what feels right! Good luck!
2006-08-25 20:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by Smilingcheek 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 years is perfect. It may be too long for some people and may feel weird as the baby grows but it was proved that its healthy for both the baby and the mom....2 years
2006-08-25 20:53:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 Years - no more/ no less (scientific guidelines with respect to nutrition and mother/child relationship). It is very very good that you plan on breastfeeding. It has inumerable benefits for your child, especially if you do it for 'atleast' 1 year (preferably 2).
2006-08-25 20:22:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋