In a message dated 12/8/98 7:05:37 PM Central Standard Time,
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<< regarding Andrew MD and weaning age cited as "can be 2 1/2 years", is
that in the U.S. Sounds too good for us. I was under the impression
that world wide the average was 4 1/2 yrs. >>
the 2 1/2 years does NOT apply to the U.S.!
In the US, if we can get our moms to breastfeed 3 months it is an
accomplishment, if you know what I mean.
I have read that the 2 1/2 years average weaning age was for the "world",
whatever that means! :)
Andrew MD
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