2007-02-10 17:47:07 · 11 answers · asked by zzzzzzzzz27 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
this rather liberal lady told me that that is the average age of weaning in the rest of the world. does that make it right? are they right? what parts of the world does this include?
2007-02-10 17:57:25 · update #1
I have heard that many hardcore pro-breastfeeding people think the ideal age to stop breastfeeding is 4-5 years. I've personally never met one. In "western" culture, breastfeeding itself is often seen as bizarre behavior, forget actually doing it that long. IF I were to continue my child on breast milk that long, I would be pumping after the first year, not directly feeding.
2007-02-10 19:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by desiderio 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Each culture has a different answer for this and within our American culture there are many answers! Most people panic if a mom nurses beyond 1 or 2 years. After 2 years, a nursing mom will definitely catch a TON of backlash for it, even from strangers. But the World Health Organization technically promotes worldwide breastfeeding until the age of 6 or until the child weans independently. There really is no right or wrong to this question but what the mom and child feel is best for them.
2007-02-11 01:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by Monique D 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's debate-able. I believe it is, but it's the most nutritious source for the baby. It is recommended to breastfeed for the first 12 months and mutual preference takes in after that. So it all depends on the person and when they would like to wean their child.
2007-02-11 01:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by AE 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes that is way too old. I mean a 4 year old can be in pre-school and what do these mothers do when the child gets home from school ..breastfeed them? Do they drop in at school for their feedings? I think it is crazy for someone to breastfeed a 4 year old that can eat foods like you and me.
I don't care what anyone says i think it is wrong.
2007-02-11 02:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
YES....... that's disgusting, the child is about to go to school in a year and they have enough to worry about with wetting the bed if they still do and being away from there parents and other Lil friends they have made...
2007-02-11 03:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by ~mumof2boys~ 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i think that's way to old.that child should know how to drink out of a sippy cup or a regular cup by now.
2007-02-11 03:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
uhhhmmmmm ya
2007-02-11 01:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my four yearold can walk into the kitchen, open the fridge, and grab herself a juice box....
so...um...yeah.
2007-02-11 02:55:15 · answer #8 · answered by tiffany 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
IMHO...that is B.S....4 yrs old is way too old...when a kid can walk and talk you don't want him walking up to you and saying mommy can I suck your boob please?
2007-02-11 02:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by Steelhead 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
yes..
2007-02-11 06:23:31 · answer #10 · answered by Toffee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋