Not primarily about breastfeeding, but definitely relevant about
introduction of complementary feeding.  Thanks to Magda Sachs, who
sent me these links today.  It's all based on this article, just
published online, by Ellen Townsend and Nicola Pitchford, titled "Baby
knows best? The impact of weaning style on food preferences and body
mass index in early childhood in a case-controlled sample"   'Weaning'
in the UK means 'introduction of solids', not 'cessation of
breastfeeding'.  The term 'complementary feeding' is my preference
since it more accurately describes the role of other foods in the diet
of a breastfed child.

http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000298.full.pdf+html?sid=52e449d1-1420-443a-b08e-8309150d10ea

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16905371

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/feb/07/baby-feeding-weight

And Magda writes "other news reports are available, seems to be all
over the press today."

It is the latest published information calling into question the usual
way pressure is put on parents to get their babies onto solids.

Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

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