Jamiatul Ulama KZN

When should infants be weaned off breast milk?

· 7 Safar 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Q. At what age should infants be weaned off breastmilk?

Answer

Infants should be weaned off breast milk by the time they reach the age of two (lunar) years.

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Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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