The AAP actually recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and a minimum of one year, "and as long thereafter as mutually desired" by mother and baby. Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC NYC *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]