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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a serious question, not meant to throw flames, I promise. Why is it that the only people I know of or have witnessed nursing beyond two only do this with boys. Is that just my own random experience? Has anyone seen this with girls? [/quote]

Small sample size.  I nursed my preemie girl at least partially until 3.5, because they do most of their catching up by about 3, when we began tapering down in earnest.  Past two was not an unusual choice among the mothers I knew open to extended breastfeeding.  It's true that boys are (statistically) more fragile with more dependent behaviors and also more likely to be rewarded for demanding behavior, though, so I don't know if there is some difference at the population level.

Many women keep nursing because while the quality of breastmilk changes, it doesn't suddenly stop being the best brain food and immune support we have available.  It is also an absolute godsend when a child is ill; I did want to stop nursing, but was sorry to give up having a supply when she really needed it.

I do find it amusing that people are SO worked up about the quality of food, daycare and schools, but so determined that mothers should withdraw a free, nutritious brain-building supplement that's still biologically appropriate.

BTW, person who pulled 12-16 months directly out of your ass, the WHO standard is two years.  [/quote]

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