how do i get my baby off my boob?

Question

my two month old baby is super dependant on my boob, especially during the night. I'm going to breast feed for a year but I'm trying to find ways so she doesn't always need the boob when she's crying

Answer 1

Is your baby sucking and spitting out the milk? If that is the case, try giving her a pacifier. Some babies need that extra sucking to calm themselves and you shouldn't be her pacifier. It can really screw up your milk supply and give you problems in the long run with nursing (like lots of pain).

Answer 2

It'a already been said but is worth repeating -- she's only 8 weeks old. She's still developing trust in you and needs you to meet all her needs. That means comfort as well as sustenance.

That said, you could try carrying her in a sling during the day. This will put her curled up next to your heart, like she was for her first 9 months. Babies who are carried this way tend to cry much less and fewer external forms of comfort. A sling is nice, too, because your hands are free so you can go about your day while your baby is snuggled up with you.

I recommend a Maya wrap, Ergo, or BabyHawk, depending on the style of carrier you like. All are a great investment and go up to 35 pounds, so you can get a lot of use out of them.

Answer 3

Cristina I know you must be tired with a newborn and all, I know what you are going through. Went through it with 4 kids, but, at 2 mos old you're still getting your milk supply established. If you stop or cut down now you run the risk of losing your supply. I suggest you wait a couple of more months, make sure your milk supply is good enough for your baby and then you can start doing some nighttime routines. But she's so young. Hang in there! Parenting is not easy and you will lose a lot of sleep. She's not dependant, she is nourishing from you, you are her health and well being. Sleep when she sleeps, try keeping her in bed with you so you don't lose sleep. I'm here for you if you need any extra help. You should be very proud of yourself for breastfeeding. Look at your baby girl and think that she's here, happy and thriving all because of you. It will get better, I promise

Answer 4

Hi, I'm second time Mom with my newest addition being only 4 months old. I breastfed first for 2 years and plan to do the same with second.
A few things to consider:
*Your baby is still very small and needs comfort & feedings equally throughout the entire day.
*Maybe try feeding your baby more throughout the day so that she might be less hungry at night.
*Don't expect that your baby is going to sleep through the night just yet, especially if she sleeps a lot during the day.
*Take a nap with her during the day if you find you are too tired to feed or be awake with her at night.
*Give her a warm soothing bath before bedtime.
*Feed her "extra" long on one breast before bedtime, that way she receives that rich hind milk-which I refer to as 'sleepy milk'

And remember..there will come a time when your baby is less dependant on you, and believe me, you will miss this. So cherish the time you spend with her, even if it means you are awake at 1am, 3am, 5am etc..

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 5

Why would you want to deny the baby the comfortand emotional support it needs babies breast feed many time day and night this is a time to draw close and bond with your baby enjoy it while it lasts also he is getting the immunity factors from you he needs to survive 2 months is way too soon to wean off try 6 or later had lots of experience from kids and sme med school and psych training it will help baby later in life enjoy it Gorbalizer

Answer 6

You seem sort of reluctant to breastfeed. If this is how you feel about it, maybe you should switch to formula. That way, your husband can get up in the middle of the night to feed her.

If you continue to breastfeed, you have to realize that young infants (such as your two month old) have to nurse every few hours round the clock in order to get enough nutrition. You're just going to have to face the fact that you, as a parent, are going to have to sacrifice and lose some beauty sleep for several more months. All moms do it--it's part of having kids.

Answer 7

She is very young yet and needs to eat often,not letting her will make your supply drop and that's very important at night.She is a tiny baby still and if she wants to nurse than let her,she will even herself out soon enough.If you seriously want to nurse for a year than denying her the breast in this early stage is going to probably dry your milk up way before that.

Answer 8

at two months old give her what she wants. She does not quite know that she is utelizing you yet. THis comes at about 4 months. If she is hungary then she is hungary, or mabey she just wants mommy. Mabey just try holding her, or giving a nuk. But if she is hungary don't deny her of it. Things will get better as she Gets older and she will be less interested in eating all the time. When her sight gets better she will rather look around and play.

Answer 9

You and your baby are bonding at this time , it is much to soon to stop feeding her , however you might wont to rotate once in while formula for breast milk . You should really ask your doctor which is best for the baby . It could upset your baby's stomach . Usually about five months is when most moms began to rotate .

Answer 10

at 2 months i'd say she still needs to eat at night, breast milk digests a lot faster than formula, in a few months try to just let your baby cry it out and remember that the baby is fine and not hurting and after 2 nights the baby should learn that your not going to come in and fall asleep but i'd wait until your baby is 4 or 5 months