Should I breastfeed after 12 months?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months after birth — and breast-feeding in combination with solid foods until at least age 1. After that, breast-feeding is recommended as long as you and your child wish to continue.

Can my toddler drink my newborns breast milk?

Since your breast milk is produced by supply and demand, you don’t need to worry too much that your toddler will “steal” the milk your baby needs. Still, some parents like to nurse their newborn first and then allow their toddler to nurse, especially in the early weeks.

When do you think you should quit breastfeeding?

For most mothers, breastfeeding ends when their baby gets to 6 months of age. But some mothers choose to breastfeed longer. You should be ready for the changes you will go through when the nursing phase ends, and your baby starts eating solid food.

When is a good age to stop breastfeeding?

If you’re enjoying breastfeeding, you can continue for as long as you and your baby want to. That could mean until she’s a year, or even two years old. There’s no need to stop before you’re both ready. Before having a baby, most women have an idea of how long they aim to breastfeed their baby for.

What to do when baby just stop breastfeeding?

Offer a pacifier for your child to suck on in place of your breast.

Offer your child plenty of liquids and solid foods if age-appropriate.

Continue to spend plenty of time cuddling with your child and bonding.

If your baby associates bedtime (or other activities) with breastfeeding,have your partner take over these duties during weaning.

When does breastfeeding stop hurting for most Moms?

But in general, you’ll see that, for the majority of moms, breastfeeding became less painful around the two-week mark. That’s when they saw a drastic difference between those dreadful first few days, and finally being able to nurse comfortably.