In general, what do you think is the OLDEST age that it is appropriate to breastfeed a child?

In general, what do you think is the OLDEST age that it is appropriate to breastfeed a child? Published on 16 February 2017 → Survey conducted on 16 February 2017 on 3887 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

6 months old

13%

1 year old

28%

1 and a half years old

16%

2 years old

12%

2 and a half years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old or older

I don't think children should be breastfed

Don't know

23%

6 months old

13%

1 year old

28%

1 and a half years old

16%

2 years old

12%

2 and a half years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old or older

I don't think children should be breastfed

Don't know

23%

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