At what age do you think a woman should stop breast feeding?

by Red Posted 2012/05/13 00:59:05

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The River Rat 2012/05/13 01:32:37

Other...

+8
Until the little nipper gets teeth. OW!
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rebecca 2013/01/25 15:29:49

2 Years Old

man i should have put other,my answer one and a half or one and a half to two

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LittleMistersMom 2013/01/03 20:57:00

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When she's past the age to be able to reproduce.

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trap flapper 2013/01/02 16:07:17

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So many differing opinions!!! I think when your child can walk and talk, s/he needs to have a glass.....I am not a prude by any means, but mothers nursing toddlers in public just puts me off.

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Jeff Smith 2013/01/02 15:16:22

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As soon as the child can eat solid foods

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miro.plachy 2013/01/02 08:54:20

1 Year Old

6 months?

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sglmom 2013/01/02 07:59:09

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When the little one starts teething ..
(about 4-6 months of age .. )

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unicorns vs narwhals 2013/01/02 07:30:18

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+1
It depends on if the father wants some ;)

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Country Gentleman 2013/01/02 07:06:34

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+2
If she's a woman, she probably should have stopped by now.

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kent 2013/01/02 06:51:07

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+3
I'm thinking... before she's sixty five for sure...

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laydeelapis 2013/01/02 05:40:19

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+3
Whenever she wants, it's really not my business. Personally, though, it gets a little freaky for me after the time they can walk.

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Sarah Alexander 2013/01/02 05:02:46

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+2
It depends on the child's development. Generally, I would say that she should stop breast feeding whenever she would stop giving the kid formula, but at least a year, ideally 2-3 years (maybe stop when they are being potty trained). I will say that, by breastfeeding, I simply mean giving the child breast milk; after about 1 or, really, when they start getting teeth, it could be better to use a bottle and breast pump. It's a personal decision, but it's good to go with what is healthiest for the kid.

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judge 2013/01/02 04:59:43 (edited)

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Is Mothers milk a cancer cure?
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4...
Cancer treatment may be a new market for mothers milk.

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Desteni 2013/01/02 04:52:19

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+1
6 months is a good age!

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johnpaul 2012/12/10 14:03:53

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+2
When the mom decides the baby has had enough! No one elses business!

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Red to johnpaul 2013/01/02 04:46:20

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johnpaul to Red 2013/01/04 03:37:48

You are a sweet heart!! Happy New year to you to!!! Thanks!!!!

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charoni bell 2012/06/11 23:35:08

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+2
as soon as they get teeth they should be on a bottle

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JDLogan 2012/06/10 21:02:38

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+2
It's a private decision, but so many women seem to have a problem when people stare, so be a little discrete and when the kid is old enough to ask for it, they are old enough to understand "wait till we get home".

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halfbreed 2012/06/10 20:32:18

1 Year Old

+2
Once the babt starts teething

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Brosia 2012/06/10 20:17:12

Other...

+2
My mom stopped when I started teething, but I think that if the kid can ask for it, they are too old.

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Jennifer McDermott 2012/06/08 21:10:51

2 Years Old

+2
i think breast feeding should stop when the child is old enough to drink regular cows milk. But no later than 2

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Eania 2012/06/08 07:57:33

4 Years Old

+2
In most cases this would be an appropriate cut off age. However, if the child is still attached, than weaning should not be forced, else you risk implanting a food fetish, or disorder.

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Charles E 2012/06/07 21:37:53

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+5
When she no longer has children to nourish.

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Yuki 2012/06/07 01:01:24

Other...

+2
Until they are old enough to think for themselves…

Blessings to all and,
May all be well with you ^_^

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Solomonster 2012/06/06 15:38:03

Other...

+2
When the milks gone bad!

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Dweezle 2012/06/06 04:09:53

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+3
I do not know any 1 to 5 year old mothers! LOL

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Gordon 2012/06/06 04:06:58

Other...

+4
With male children, around 30 should be about right. Just kidding!

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Anna 2012/06/06 03:10:09

2 Years Old

+2
Somewhere before the 3 year mark.

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sjalan 2012/06/06 01:53:43

Other...

+6
When ever she wants to

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**StarzAbove** 2012/06/06 01:46:44

Other...

+2
6 months

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Chris- Demon of the PHAET 2012/06/06 01:29:11

Other...

+7
After she begins menopause.

Sorry Red. I couldn't resist.

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den 2012/06/06 01:25:35

2 Years Old

+2
those are mighty young mothers

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retrograve to den 2012/06/06 01:35:50

+2
Lol, you guys were reading my mind.

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Kat 2012/06/06 01:24:09

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+3
1-2, it really depends on the mother and the child It is up to them to decide. Not you, me or society.

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NarcolepticGoat 2012/06/06 01:24:07

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+3
you mean the *kid's* age?

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Relay 2012/06/06 01:24:02

2 Years Old

+2
and even then i think is two old... (haha see what i did there..)
i guess when ever you decide your nipples have had enough...

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Soup Man 2012/06/06 01:17:29

Other...

+1
well that depends

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Shep720 2012/06/06 00:27:56

Other...

+5
you know it's gone too far when the kid can say i'm hungry and start unbuttoning mom's shirt on their own...

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Red to Shep720 2012/06/06 01:01:08

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