Natural weaning of the breastfed baby

Breastfeeding a baby ends either by induced action or natural weaning.

Here's what you need to know about the latter type of weaning:

• Breastfeeding ends naturally based on your child's needs.
• The age varies from child to child.
• Your baby will express that he no longer wants to breastfeed.
• He must be old enough to be able to eat solid food himself.
• Natural weaning usually occurs between 2.5 and 7 years of age.