Question

Your older sister recently had a baby and is confused about when she should wean her daughter. Based on what you learned in physical anthropology class about the timing and characteristics of life history stages in humans, what do you tell her?

Answer 1

Breastfeeding is generally encouraged for 6-12 months or longer; weaning takes place at a variety of times but tends to be complete by about 2 to 3 years old, or the transition from infancy to childhood.

Explanation:

Weaning is the process of introducing solid foods or adult diet to infant while stopping the supply of mother's milk.

Breastfeeding is the process of exclusively feeding the babies and infants with the milk from a woman's breast. It is best to start breastfeeding within the first hour of a baby’s life. Breast milk provides all the necessary nutrients to the babies.

Out of my knowledge from physical anthropology class, I will suggest my sister to breastfeed her child compulsorily for until the age of 1. Weaning can be started at the age of 2-3 years of the child.