Reply #60: There's no one correct length of time to nurse.

[SheilaT]

A lot of people have already posted their personal experiences, or what they observed, and I just want to add one more.

I nursed both of my sons until they were a little past two years old, and it was right for us. They've always been extraordinarily healthy and about as well adjusted as any kids are these days. We went through a lot of typical teenage stuff recently with the younger one, but basically who hasn't?

And to the person who says you should stop when they get teeth, well some babies get teeth at a very early age. Both of mine didn't get any until they were nearly one, and I only got bitten once. I screamed so loudly that it scared that kid so much he never tried it again, and the other one simply never bit me.

So get a new doctor. The idea that you should paint a scary face is actually hilarious. But not something to be taken seriously.