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Bookmark or Share- How Long Should You Breastfeed? - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials6 months to 12 months: Mostly human milk while introducing solid foods. 12 months to 24 months (and beyond): Mostly solid foods with some human milk, as mutually desired by parent and child. Previous recommendations called for providing breast milk until age 1.
- Breastfeeding - World Health Organization (WHO)Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants.
- Breastfeeding: How to Start, Benefits & Common Concerns - Cleveland ClinicBreastfeeding is recommended, whenever possible, for the first six months of your baby’s life. There are many benefits to breastfeeding, including decreasing infections in your infant by passing on antibodies to your baby, and reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Breastfeeding Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - CDCThis page offers information about topics such as the benefits of breastfeeding, reasons some women shouldn't breastfeed, how long a mother should breastfeed, breastfeeding while a child is getting a vaccine, and the legal rights of breastfeeding mothers.
- How to Breastfeed Your Baby - YouTubeBreastfeeding is the healthiest choice for your baby — and for you! Learn how to breastfeed your baby in this step-by-step video.
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