04/13/2026
You may hear a lot of chatter about weaning around a year, but did you did you know that breastfeeding into the second year of life (and beyond) actually has real health benefits? It doesn't stop being nutritious, immune supportive, and regulating magically at a year!
[Image Description] Photo of a mother breastfeeding her toddler. Text reads, "What are the benefits of breastfeeding my toddler? Toddlers breastfeed for many of the same reasons infants breastfeed: for nutrition, comfort, security, for a way to calm down and for reassurance. Mothers breastfeed their toddlers for many of the same reasons they breastfeed their infants: they recognize their children's needs, they enjoy the closeness, they want to offer comfort, and they understand the health benefits."
