Extended Breastfeeding Fact Sheet

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html

I keep thinking I would like to nurse chunky monkey longer than a year if he still likes it because it is nurtrtitionally unsurpassed and such a great bonding experience but there are so many other reasons to breastfeed longer than a year.

I also think I will breastfeed exclusively for the first 6-8 months depending on chunky. I don't feel a need to introduce solids just b/c doc tells me I should. Eventually babies need iron which breastmilk does not contain but babies are meant to have breastmilk that first year, whether you add additional foods is up to you but remember, solids should never replace a feeding, only supplement it.