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Re: weaning age
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"David A. Green" <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:31:07 EST
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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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