how long can you breastfeed for
How long should a mother breastfeed? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.ealthy breastfed infants typically put on weight more slowly than formula fed infants in the first year of life. 4-5 Formula fed infants gain weight more rapidly after about 3 months of age.