Zinia has breastfed her first child until age 9 months and when this child was weaned, it was very easy to transition him to a bottle. She has breastfed her second child for two years. What would be the likely outcome of weaning the second child?

a. Since her first kid was easy to wean, so would her second child.
b. Her second child would wean faster than her second child.
c. Since her second child was weaned later, it may be harder/slower to transition him to a bottle or cup.
d. Her second child will quickly take to drinking out of a cup.

C. The older the child, the harder/longer it takes to wean them.

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