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Originally Posted by ecupidelta
So here's a question for the GC community: How long is too long?
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Ideally (and I think as recommended by the AAP) mothers should breastfeed for the first year. I personally think anywhere from 12-18 or so months is acceptable, and even potentially up to 24+ months provided that nursing is not the child's main source of nutrition by that point (which would really be okay because breastmilk is the best food you can give to babies, but by that time they should be able to eat table food for every meal.)
But really, for those of us who had a low milk supply and weren't able to nurse exclusively, even *some* breastmilk is better than none.
So my final answer is: as long as you're able/willing.