This picture was posted on Facebook by The Guggie Daily, and this is what they had to say about it:
Prematurely weaning children before age 2 is considered risky. The WHO (World Health Organization) says age 2 is the bare minimum for breastfeeding. And other medical organizations such as this (The American Academy of Pediatrics) one are perfectly fine with breastfeeding past age two.
Worldwide, the average weaning age is 4 (keeping in mind, our (The US) abnormally young weaning rates influenced this number). Nursing until age 7 is also common in history and other parts of the world. It coincides with the milk teeth falling out and the suckling reflex extinguishing.
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I support ALL mothers in their feeding choices for their own children. I do, however, encourage breastfeeding for as long as possible.
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