its recommended 2 BF at least 1 good yr or 2... not stop @ 1yr? rather for as long as u can, as long as ur baby is willing 2 latch on... its a wonderful feeling... i plan 2 carry on till 2yrs? i'm a local stay-home mum w/a 9mth baby boy! i stay in jurong.. would love 2 make frds! lotsa time 2 kill.....