Breast milk is sufficient for optimal growth far beyond six months of age in
humans and an equivalent period of time in all other mammals.  Katherine
Dettwyler has written the definitive work in this area.  She also gives
incredibly good speeches.

http://www.kathydettwyler.org/

http://www.got-breastmilk.org/naofweaning.shtml

Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP (sheepish) FABM (proud)  IBCLC Emeritus



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