but then found that she had a cow milk allergy when I tried giving her formula and continued on for the next 7 months. I enjoyed being able to spend that one-on-one time with her but I didn't want her to get too attached. Developmentally, I felt it was time to wean her completely when her nourishment primarily came from food. And around that 13 month mark, she was comfortable eating table food, had some teeth, and ate three meals a day. At that point, I didn't see milk as her primary nourishment and therefore, felt it was ok to wean her gradually. Cold turkey is just mean! lol...so I cut off the daytime feedings first, then the morning nursing, and last the night nursing. Now she drinks either Soy or Almond Milk 2-3 times a day and eats like we do. I really don't see a need to go beyond probably 1 and a half with breastfeeding unless your child is allergic to most kinds of milk. They are too alert and even begin trying to feed themselves at that point. Besides, it gets odd when they are pulling your boob out on their own and too big for a boppy pillow...lol! Nevertheless, I think it always boils down to that motherly instinct and always bearing in mind what is best for MY child. Every child is unique and so is every mommy... Deborah - posted on 09/29/2010 26 13 I too had planned to wean my son at