how long to breastfeed your baby
Talk with your caregiver about the best time to wean your baby. 1  Introducing solid foods: Weaning should begin when your baby is about 6 months old.  Weaning from breast milk: Your baby needs nutrients from breast milk until he is at least 12 months old. If you choose to stop breastfeeding your baby before he is 12 months old, you will need to bottle-feed him formula. His body needs the nutrients that breast milk and formula provide until he is 12 months old.