Apparently the world average weaning age is between three and four years.

Now that my son is 1, breastfeeding is not a prob, he feeds heaps less (so it's not like a newborn needing milk every hour or so...) and is MUCH quicker about it. Plus its the best way to get him to sleep!

Originally I thought I'd start slowing down around 18 months, and aim to wean at 2, but we both love it SO much, I think I'll just let him decide when he's had enough (although if I ever feel I've had enough, I may gently encourage him to wean...)

I also find it offensive to say that its not a healthy relationship. The WHO recommends babies feed up till they're 2 because of the huge amount of immunilogical and health benefits, however, it doesn';t mean that these benefits STOP at 2, just that they lessen in response to other factors (ie a healthy solids diet).

If people choose to wean older toddlers/children, that's their decision. If you see it as something gross, that's your problem! I think its sad that many people don't feed in public once their kids are over 1 or 18 months. It's something we need to see more of so that society can get used to it.