  urlLink what if I want to wean? : "A former U.S. Surgeon General said, 'it is the lucky baby... that nurses to age two. '      IF YOUR CHILD WEANS WHEN SHE IS READY, you can feel confident that you have met your baby's physical and emotional needs in a very normal, healthy way. In cultures where there is no pressure to wean, children tend to nurse for at least two years. The World Health Organization and UNICEF strongly encourage breastfeeding through toddlerhood: 'Breastmilk is an important source of energy and protein, and helps to protect against disease during the child's second year of life. ' " 
