The Benefits of Breastfeeding After Age 1

If you're wondering if you HAVE to stop nursing just because your baby turned 1 the short answer is no you don't. 

Let your child self wean or you can gently wean him or her from nursing.

Our youngest is almost 14 months and I am gently weaning him by removing one nursing session a month and replacing it with a cup of 2% milk. He's down to 2 - 3 sessions per day, so he should be completely weaned by the end of September.

Comfort Nursing Your Baby

Are you a nursing mom wondering why your baby nurses even though he or she may not be hungry each time?

Lots of breastfeeding moms know that babies nurse for lots of reasons - baby is hungry, tired, wants to be comforted, is upset, etc. Our son is 10 months old and still nurses 6 - 8 times a day, sometimes a little less.