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How Long Should I Breast Feed The Baby?
Question: One more question. Till what age it is best to feed breast milk to baby?
Brief Answer:
Till whenever you feel comfortable
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Breastfeeding is continued till whenever you fell comfortable.
Usually it is fulltime until solid foods are started (usually at 4 - 6 months). After this age, it is given after giving solid foods. So the breast milk production starts decreasing. By the age of 1 year most babies have weaned off breast. The main reason being less milk let down, starting of cow's milk and taking adult-like foods. But some babies continue upto 2 - 3 years of age.
Breast milk is good for a baby. Thus you may continue till whenever you feel comfortable.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
Till whenever you feel comfortable
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Breastfeeding is continued till whenever you fell comfortable.
Usually it is fulltime until solid foods are started (usually at 4 - 6 months). After this age, it is given after giving solid foods. So the breast milk production starts decreasing. By the age of 1 year most babies have weaned off breast. The main reason being less milk let down, starting of cow's milk and taking adult-like foods. But some babies continue upto 2 - 3 years of age.
Breast milk is good for a baby. Thus you may continue till whenever you feel comfortable.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
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