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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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How long should I breastfeed my child for?
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Experts recommend that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives, and then breastfeeding should be continued alongside the introduction of solid foods until the child is 1 year old, or longer if mutually desired by mother and child. It is also important to remember that breastfeeding can be continued as a supplemental food source for much longer - up to 3 years and beyond. Every child and mother is different and there is no fixed rule. Ultimately, it is up to the mother and baby to decide how long to breastfeed for.