Breastfeeding Older Children

A mother who nursed her daughter until age 6, Sinnott examines the practice of breastfeeding children more than two years of age, a subject of much controversy. Based on a survey of more than 2000 families in 48 countries, the author suggests that extended breastfeeding is more common than is often believed, and she examines the benefits and costs of the practice. Chapters include excerpts from survey respondents, which included both mothers and fathers, as well as some children. This challenging book will appeal to some general readers and to specialists concerned with infant and child health. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)