How many months do children typically have a strong desire for breastfeeding?
Disease description:
The child has recently been refusing to drink milk. At what age do children typically develop a milk dependency?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The duration of a child's dependence on breastfeeding varies from individual to individual. Typically, babies enter a phase of strong attachment to milk around 6 to 12 months of age,表现出 a strong reliance on breast milk or formula. If complementary foods are not gradually introduced during this period, or if emotional interaction between mother and baby is insufficient, the baby may become overly dependent on feeding to relieve hunger or seek psychological comfort. The length of time this milk dependence lasts also varies among individuals and may continue until around two years of age. To help reduce this dependency, it is advisable to appropriately introduce solid foods to improve the baby's adaptability, while avoiding excessive sucking at the nipple.
