Posted by: Karen Rachuba, RD, LD, CLC , Rebecca M. Romero, RD, LD, CLC on May 01, 2026


The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk exclusively for the first six months. In many countries, it is common to breastfeed/chestfeed for two years or longer.

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