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My child is 2 year and 1 month old .I thought of stopping breast feeding .can u suggest whether my decision is good or not because I am in a confusion whether to stop or not as he is reduced taking solid food and more dependent on breastmilk.
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U can stop breastfeeding gradually, but u need nutrition counseling...and feeding counseling...Can contact me on practo
Dr Harish Kumar
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Formerly ksch, Safdarjung,
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Try to decrease frequency of breast feeds and increase amount of solid foods...it is okay to decrease and stop breastfeeding after 2 years
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Yes, you can stop breastfeeding. WHO recommends breastfeeding till the age of 2 years.
Beyond that, you can wean the baby off and put him on well rounded solid diet.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Pune
Try to decrease is gradually.dont stop suddenly.
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