As per WHO and CDC recommendations. Natural weaning happens between 2 and 8 years of age. She may wean early because we have to supplement, but a girl can hope!
Not as insane as drinking breastmilk from a cow. ;)
There are only a few people who have breastfed for that long in this country. Most babies who wean naturally in the U.S. do so between 2 and 4 years of age.
Drinking breastmilk from a cow is a supplement to a diet, and obviously milk is often used as an ingredient in things, so that is not considered insane. Also, dairy cows are bred about once/year so their milk supply is refreshed. While its certainly possible, its unlikely that most human women can lactate for 8yrs straight, unless they have another baby or more in that time period. But no 8yr child needs breastmilk.
And technically, no humans need cow milk either, but we've found it to be a good source of nutrients and easy to get, and we humans love our dairy products! But one woman can't produce enough milk to make butter, cheese, ice cream or any other dairy product, so we use cows---its not really the same thing as a 2nd grader walking in from school and asking for a boob.
I hope I didn't accidentally imply that it's normal for an 8-year-old to consume only breastmilk. By about one year of age, the majority of any child's nutrition should come from solid foods. Breastmilk is most beneficial for the first 2 years of life, but the second year and beyond are merely supplemental. It still has the same health benefits, which is why it's especially important during the first 2 years.
I plan on giving my kids some cow's milk products in moderation after age 2. I have my own opinions about processed cow's milk (even if it's organic), but it's impossible to avoid it these days.
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There are only a few people who have breastfed for that long in this country. Most babies who wean naturally in the U.S. do so between 2 and 4 years of age.
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And technically, no humans need cow milk either, but we've found it to be a good source of nutrients and easy to get, and we humans love our dairy products! But one woman can't produce enough milk to make butter, cheese, ice cream or any other dairy product, so we use cows---its not really the same thing as a 2nd grader walking in from school and asking for a boob.
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I plan on giving my kids some cow's milk products in moderation after age 2. I have my own opinions about processed cow's milk (even if it's organic), but it's impossible to avoid it these days.
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