'I breastfed my daughter until she was six - people say it's gross but it's good for her'
ok.co.ukWhile many mums choose to stop breastfeeding before their little one's second birthday, some decide to continue for a bit longer.
However, when it's extended 'too long', it can raise eyebrows among family and friends who may find it unusual. One brave mum has openly shared that she breastfed her daughter until she was six years old, believing it has set her up for a healthy life.The single mum took to Mumsnet to share the benefits it brought to her child, encouraging other parents to keep an open mind about it.
She explained: "Children's immune systems are not fully functioning until they are around six to seven-years-old. Breast milk changes as they get older to meet changing needs.
Just like broccoli doesn't suddenly lose its nutritional value when you hit 25 breast milk continues to be beneficial to older children." Read More Related Articles Parent finds missing child within minutes after using ‘looking loudly’ method She insists it provided her daughter with "masses of health benefits" and "helped her get to sleep for years" - but it naturally came to an end as her daughter's jaw began to change.
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