The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding as the only source of food for the first 6 months of your baby\’s life. The AAP also recommends continuing breastfeeding beyond your baby\’s first birthday and for as long as both you and your baby would like. The easiest and most natural time to wean is when your child leads the process. But how you feel is also very important in deciding when to wean.
Your decision may depend on several factors, such as returning to work, your or your baby\’s health, or a feeling that the time is right.