It would be interesting to hear from kids who are or were breast fed to an older age.

We have 4 kids about 3 years apart. My wife has breast fed each until the next was born 3 years and then tandem fed for a month or two after.

The last is 4 and still feeding. We have had a couple of discussions about how long to feed for. I think it is a bit wierd but then I am weird anyway. Maybe it is just not the norm. Anyway it would still be interesting to hear from people who were breast fed longer.

I don't think it is up to anybody to decide how long breastfeeding should take place besides the mother and the child, and they should BOTH be considered, people need to do what is right for their family. Most Large medical assosications in the US, Canada and UK reccommend breastfeeding for "Up to 2 years and beyond" Breastmilk never looses it's nutritional values anymore than apples and oranges do, and is great for the well being and helth of both mother and child. I would NEVER nurse my kids to the age of 7 but It's also not my place to judge anybody who does.

I breast fed my first daughter for a year. I don't disagree with breastfeeding for longer, but for me it would be creepy to breastfeed a child who is capable of dressing themselves and capable of carrying on intelligent conversations with me.

I'm pregnant now, and am planning on breastfeeding. Most children will wean themselves when they are ready. I've decided, personally, that I am willing to nurse as long as the child wants, up to three years old.

Historically, children have been fed at the breast until they could "chew meat and hard bread". That sounds good to me, as a general guideline.

I breast fed both of my boys until they were around a year old. They pretty much weaned themselves. They got to the point where they were more interested in looking around the room than eating. They both went straight from breast feeding to drinking from straws.

A friend of mine breast fed her children until they were 3. It became uncomfortable when they would run up to her yelling "Mommy I'm thirtsy, I want a drink ," and then pull up her shirt themselves!

You've got to be kidding? That goes a bit beyond nutrition...either some woman needs counceling or this child will, in the future, need some counceling.
-Buddy

no longer than 14 months

usually after the first year. then you would substitute breast milk for that baby milk powder

By the age of seven they can open the fridge, get some ice and pour their own juice and make a glass for you too. I think seven is too old to continue to breast feed.

a year old, or until they start breaking their teeth. THAT HURTS!!!