Reply #167: I have a friend who is originally from China.

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She stated that in most of the world the weaning age was between 2 and 3 years old.

Her son is now two and she has just begun to wean him.


My advice-get a different doctor. Also, contact this group for more information:
www.lalecheleague.org

Interesting answer from them. They are the experts so I'd take their advice before almost anyone else.

"A mother and her baby should breastfeed for as long as they wish to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics currently (2005) recommends: "Pediatricians and parents should be aware that exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months of life and provides continuing protection against diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child."
http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/bflength.html