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According to the Department of Health: 'Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby's life. Beyond this stage, breastfeeding should continue for as long as the mother and baby wish.'.
The WHO recommends only breastmilk for the first 12 months and then continued breastfeeding with supplemental food until 24 months. This is because of the great benefits for the health of the baby. My son is 16 months and I am not planning on weaning yet. I hope that he will want to wean around the two year mark.