The ADA position statement on the promotion of breastfeeding is at
http://www.eatright.org/adap0697.html  My interpretation about weaning
by 12 months is a bit different than Kimme's; perhaps because the
language is fuzzy. The ADA refers to the "importance of sustained
exclusive breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months and, optimally, breast-feeding
with weaning foods for at least 12 months." I read that as breastfeeding
for AT LEAST 12 months along with 'weaning' foods. Now, I don't know
what 'weaning' foods are but Webster's definition of 'wean' is "to
accustom (as a child) to take food otherwise than by nursing." Since we
do feed children in addition to breastfeeding by this time, the ADA
statement appears to me to promote breastfeeding beyond one year.

Joan Edelstein

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