When should you stop nursing your baby?
⚡ Short answer: There's no "one right time" to stop nursing — it's a process when both baby and mother are ready.
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bir anne · Feeding
when should you stop nursing your baby?
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The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
There's no "one right time" to stop nursing — it's a process when both baby and mother are ready. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that babies receive only breast milk for the first 6 months, then continue nursing alongside solid foods until at least 1 year of age. After that, nursing can continue for as long as both mother and baby wish, even up to 2 years and beyond.
In practice, the most common periods are:
- 6-12 months: nursing naturally decreases as solid foods are introduced.
- 12-18 months: as baby transitions to eating more solid foods, nursing becomes more about comfort and bonding.
- Around 2 years: consistent with many cultures and WHO recommendations, this is often a natural weaning period.
What's important is to wean gradually, not suddenly. Dropping one feeding and waiting a few days allows both baby and mother to adjust physically. Abrupt weaning can cause breast engorgement (mastitis risk) and distress in the baby.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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