Should you breastfeed your child for 2 years or more?

Breastfeeding is recognized as beneficial for your baby's health, but it is often frowned upon by our society when your baby is a few months or even 1 or 2 years old. What you need to know:

• You don't risk increasing your child's dependency by breastfeeding longer, because breastfeeding also provides emotional security, which is essential to help your child become independent.
• The WHO recommends breastfeeding for up to 2 years and even longer, depending on the wishes of the mother and child.
• From the age of 6 months, you can introduce solid foods into your child's meals, in addition to breast milk.