Tara - posted on 06/28/2010 ( 39 moms have responded )
This is from the WHO website (world health organization)
"Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants; it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers. As a global public health recommendation, infants should be exclusively breastfed(1) for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health(2). Thereafter, to meet their evolving nutritional requirements, infants should receive nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond. Exclusive breastfeeding from birth is possible except for a few medical conditions, and unrestricted exclusive breastfeeding results in ample milk production."
Pretty much says it all. Nursing up to and beyond the 2nd year of life is recommended. It is still nutritionally superior to cows milk and formula. Can't fake mother nature no matter how hard formula companies try.