Patient's question:
My little baby is now almost two years old. Actually, I've been planning to wean the baby during this time and go back to work. But I don't know how old babies should be breastfed for the best results. Could you please tell me how old is appropriate for a baby to be breastfed?Doctor's answer:
Weaning is a very important period for infants, marking a major turning point in their lives. Weaning is not just a change in food types and feeding methods, but more importantly, it has a significant impact on the psychological development of the baby. First, psychologically, parents should view weaning as a natural process. When the baby shows interest in the taste of food other than breast milk, appropriate language should be used to guide and reinforce, encouraging and praising the baby so that they feel happy, and psychologically perceive weaning as a natural process. Second, weaning should be completed between the ages of 1-2.