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Breast-feeding beyond infancy: What you need to know
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Is breast-feeding beyond infancy recommended?
What are the benefits of breast-feeding beyond infancy?
What role does breast milk play in an older baby's diet?
Will breast-feeding beyond infancy make the weaning process more difficult?
How can I handle negative reactions to breast-feeding beyond infancy?
What role does breast milk play in an older baby's diet?
It depends on how much breast milk your child is drinking.
After age 1, a child might continue regularly drinking a moderate amount of breast milk. As a result, breast milk will continue to be a source of nutrients for him or her. Other children, however, might use solid foods to meet their nutritional needs and want only small amounts of breast milk.
If you have questions about your child's diet or the role breast milk might play in it as he or she grows, talk to your child's doctor.
