I also think that many women hear "you should breastfeed for 4 - 6 months
at least" and that solids should  then be introduced as meaning that
breastmilk isn't as important after that!????????
warm regards
jenni
RN RM IBCLC in private practice and mother to Daniel, Alicia, Michael,
Ashley, Leighton & Kathryn
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Anne wrote
>
> I think one reason Moms might be weaning around 4 to 5 months is that
many
> popular BF books 'run out' of information at this point! Like you get
tons
> of tips about newborns, early growth spurts, etc. - but after 3 months
the
> books move on to starting solids and weaning! I remember feeling quite at
a
> loss when my baby turned 4 months and there were no more chapters on
> breastfeeding!
> Anne Merewood
>