2006-12-26 15:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by cutie_pink_lady 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you're looking to wean your daughter from breastfeeding, the best advice I can give you is to know the times when she's most likely to nurse, and make it more difficult, if not impossible to nurse at that time. For instance, if she usually wants to nurse before naptime, or at bedtime, have a close family member who she's comfortable with tuck her in. If this isn't an option for you, try changing up her routine-read a book to her while she lies in bed instead of snuggling up on the couch when it's time to go to sleep.
Try to avoid making her feel bad for wanting to nurse, like telling her it's only for babies, etc.
Also, remember that until now, nursing has been her security object. Try getting her more familiar with a blanket or favorite toy when she needs comfort.
When she's asking to nurse, try offering her other snacks instead. She may just be hungry/thirsty, and another form of nutrition may satisfy her enough to make her forget about nursing for the time being.
Try to avoid letting her fall asleep nursing. Squeeze in the nightime feeding before-rather than after- her normal bedtime routine. Play lively music, sing to her, anything to keep her from depending on this to fall asleep, helping her establish a self-comforting 'route to dreamland'.
If she nurses several times a day, cut down on feedings one-by-one. Start with the ones she will miss the least. If she likes to nurse in the afternoon time, take her to the park, or anything else that will distract her from demanding a feeding.
If you need more suggestions, you can find lots of helpful info in the 'What to Expect' books. (What to Expect the Toddler Years is right for her at this age...) I'll attach a link where they have the book for sale at Amazon.com. Best of luck to you! Be patient, it's not gonna happen overnight, but it will happen. :)
2006-12-26 15:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter was nearly 2 when I finally stopped. When I wasn't about, she never wanted a feed, but as soon as she saw me, she wanted one. It was difficult, but I finally managed to wean her. Feeds became a security thing.
2006-12-27 03:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by rel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying you just need help weaning her from the breast? I sure hope so! Just explain to her that she's old enough now to act like other two-year-olds and drink milk from a cup.
2006-12-26 23:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by ReeberKaseyMarcus 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She will quit when she is ready. Meanwhile you can employ the "don't offer, don't refuse" method of gentle weaning. Only nurse when she explicitly asks.
Good for you for meeting your daughter's biological need for breastmilk for 2 years. WAY TO GO!!!-)
2006-12-27 01:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you need help with?
2006-12-26 23:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Katherine Blackthorne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what do you need help with?
2006-12-27 01:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by jordansmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flavored milk
2006-12-26 23:41:54 · answer #7 · answered by angee W 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋