Breastfeeding is not just for newborn babies anymore. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) actually recommends that your baby gets only breast milk until six months of age and continue nursing until the age of one year, but that you should nurse as long after as mutually desired. Here is more information on nursing an older baby.

This Week's Lesson

Nursing an Older Baby
Great information on issues like gaining independence for your baby, nursing after six months and the value of breast milk as your baby ages.

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Breastfeeding and Other Foods
Breastfeeding after the age of about six months is in addition to solid foods. Here are tips on starting solids.

Breastfeeding By Stages
How does breastfeeding work through different ages? This quick summary will be helpful.

See you next week in class for: Weaning Your Baby