I still breastfeed my 1year old girl.She suddenly seems to have lost interest in nursing. Its not that my milk quantity has gone down,.She turns her face as soon as i take her to the breasts for feeding.But she is eating other solid foods like cereals, cookies etc. Just she doesnt want to breastmilk.I tried to breastfeed when she is asleep & she started taking. i dont know why she is doing like this.
Is this something to worry.
2006-06-13 12:55:15 · 18 answers · asked by rameezaali 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
That is called a nursing strike. If you keep nursing her while she is sleeping and keep trying while she is awake (try at a time of day when she is most relaxed), she will *probably* start again, but it may take several days or weeks.
There can be many reasons for a nursing strike. Sometimes, it seems that the baby is mad at you. Did you yell at her or scare her in any way when she was nursing? (She may be afraid to nurse again.) Have you changed your soap, deodorant, laundry detergent, or other personal care product? (You may not "smell right" to her.) There could be many other reasons, too.
If you need more help, try contacting La Leche League (see sources section below). A Leader can help you determine what is going on and how to get past it.
2006-06-14 00:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
In addition to the other helpful answers, consider if she is teething. The action of nursing may be uncomfortable for her if she is. Maybe a bit of teething gel before nursing would help if that's the case.
My son weaned himself at 11 months even though I wanted him to get the full 12 like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the ADA recommends. He just wasn't interested anymore and he is perfectly healthy.
2006-06-13 14:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess i don't understand the reason to keep breast feeding after 4 months anyway...your baby should have gotten all the brain food by this time..im sorry if this sounds harsh but when your baby can pluck it out of your shirt themselves...it makes me wonder if it is more for the mother as far as feeling close to the child.. there are other ways to feel close to your child...i was a nanny for this couple who had a 3 yr old who would whine and say "i want to nurse" all the time...thats just not necessary at that point...
2006-06-13 13:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by gracigoofranks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How funny, when i had my son i promised myself to breastfeed him for at least 1 year, and it was so funny but when he was about 13 or 14 months he just suddenly stopped, he did not want to nurse anymore. So nothing is wrong , iguess she has had enough, lol just be glad, some kids refuse to stop nursing, even at age 5 !! .
2006-06-13 13:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 1 year old is a good age to come off the breast if she is ready. At that age they can start drinking cows milk. As long as her solid diet is balanced and healthy then don't worry, it's all part of growing up :-) sad I know, but they aren't babies forever
2006-06-13 12:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that 1 is a little old. My third child is now 11 mon. and he has many teeth, walks, talks, and eats everything. I can't even imagine nursing him at this point. I know a lot of women do, but when they ask for it, they are too old. Just my opinion, and I nursed all three of mine - But not over 3-4 mon.
2006-06-13 13:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lucky you were able to breast feed for so long.
If she is able to drink from a sippy cup and you still want her to get the full benifits from your milk.
Then just put your milk into the sippy cup or bottle and let her drink it.
If she just dosen't want Breast Milk, then give her whole milk..
If she refueses to drink any milk of any kind.
Then you should talk to your childs Dr.
2006-06-13 13:06:17 · answer #7 · answered by iwish40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Sounds to me like she may be wean herself off. She may continue to nurse during the night or when she is unsure of herself or scared. No worries,even though it seems like you are losing something close and dear to you.
2006-06-13 13:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by snuggels102 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she is weaning herself. i would pump so that your breast don't hurt, and you can give that to her in a sippycup. i would pump 3/4 of the milk out then 1/2 then 1/4 to help your breast dry up.
2006-06-13 13:13:20 · answer #9 · answered by evrythnnxs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats on your baby weaning herself!
I would recommend expressing milk and continue giving it in a cup for the extended benefits to your child (no reason to start cows milk when you still produce breast milk)
good luck and if you have questions contact http://www.lalecheleague.org/
2006-06-13 15:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋