[Aggie Mama]

Where did you get that from? Most peds recommend to AT LEAST one year, and a good portion of those are suggesting self-led weaning.

Also, there are benefits beyond the nutritive. Nothing calms an upset baby like nursing.

Granted, 8 yrs old is extreme. Most children wean themselves by 2-2.5 years.

[xsmommy]

Also, there are benefits beyond the nutritive. Nothing calms an upset baby like nursing.

i agree. once they are drinking milk from a cup, the nursing is purely a comfort thing and done for calming before bed or a nap. Like i said, CJ is still bitter that he has never been able to recoup those lost years....

[CholeraJoe]

See #25 for AAP Policy Statement on Breastfeeding.