Prolonged Breast-feeding and Nonorganic Failure to Thrive

Normal Growth, Failure to Thrive, and Obesity in Breastfed Infants

“…The typical psychosocial and nutritional pattern reported in psychosocial failure to thrive includes evidence of a chaotic family life, emotional deprivation, and inadequate nutrition, as pointed out by Weston et al 128 These authors reported four children ages 13 to 19 months who were breastfeeding. The typical psychosocial and nutritional pattern reported in psychosocial failure to thrive includes evidence of a chaotic family life, emotional deprivation, and inadequate nutrition, as pointed out by Weston et al 128 These authors reported four children ages 13 to 19 months who were breastfeeding.…”

“…128 Exclusive breastfeeding is not nutritionally adequate in the second half of the first year, especially beyond 12 months, although nursing can safely continue for several years when combined with adequate solids that provide protein, iron, and zinc. 128 Exclusive breastfeeding is not nutritionally adequate in the second half of the first year, especially beyond 12 months, although nursing can safely continue for several years when combined with adequate solids that provide protein, iron, and zinc.…”