2007-01-01 12:01:03 · 14 answers · asked by RUDY E 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you are still nursing exclusively then you will need to do it over a month or so. The best thing to do is cut out one feeding per day until your breast recover from it (they will be sore). Then, cut out another feeding and let your body get used to that. Then cut out another feeding and another, etc until you have cut them all out. This will be the best way for both of you since this will ween her slowly so that she can get used to not nursing and your breast will not become engorged either. Good luck!
2007-01-01 12:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by nateandlexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, is she ready to be weaned from nursing? If she is having solid food then most of her nutrition comes from food, her milk requirement is less. Cut down 1 feed at a time slowly over a week, and replace by a bottle. It is not going to be easy since she's used to being cuddled and nursed by you, so if you can, get someone else to feed her the bottle and you disappear. expect some protests of refusal and bouts of crying. might take her a month or so. Do not give in, offer other rewards like a favourite snack etc. good luck!
2007-01-01 12:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mummy Knows Best 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have 2 toddlers. They only had breastmilk for the 1st 6 months. After that, I started semi solid food for them from once a day and in a few months gradually 3x a day. As they also eat solid, I continued breastfeeding them as much as they wanted. It's better if you don't wean your baby that soon, wait at least she's 2 y/o. Dr. Sears recommends us breastfeeding our babies for 3 years. The longer you breastfeed her, the higher her IQ will be and she'll be healthier also. Imagine what a contribution you can invest in her life for the REST of her life!
2007-01-01 16:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by bogey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that the human being is the only living being on earth that is nursed well beyond the lactation period? God created the human need for milk for nutrition to last till we are 8 months old. So, that being said, since your baby no longer needs nursing for nutrition, then your baby needs only pureed foods that are introduced slowly to acheive its needed level of nutrition, not withholding protein 3 times a day. Your baby will thrive and be happy and your milk will dry up quickly and prob. without incident at this point. God Bless and enjoy your baby.
2007-01-01 16:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by DT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest waiting two more months to wean, then you don't have to give her formula at all but can transition to whole milk. I then saw your edit - I would personally buy a pump and give her milk in a sippy cup a couple of times a day and continue to nurse when you are home.
2016-05-23 04:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All but one weaned themselves.
The last one wanted to nurse forever! I slowly cut out all but night time nursings, then I shortened the length of time at each breast. Then I tuckered her out so she would fall asleep without...
Your milk supply should diminish on it's own and when it does, your baby should lose interest.
FYI, it is OK if your baby is still nursing at this age.
2007-01-01 12:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by Cassiopeia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend's daughter is the same way...
When her daughter wants nursed, she doesn't nurse her, but instead rocks her with a bottle/sippy cup and that has been working really well. It's really hard being that your daughter is almost one, but you will find ways. Just little things like giving her pudding, or just simple things like that. Hope this helps.
2007-01-02 06:33:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its just like taking them off a bottle at 1 let her know shes a big girl now and have her a little big girl party give her a few sippy cups for her gifts. And make a big deal out of it she will love it. PS you are very brave to breastfeed after they have all of those teeth that would have scared me to death. Good Luck
2007-01-01 16:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by lovewhereilive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin weaned her baby by giving him a sippy cup of milk instead of milk in a bottle.
2007-01-01 15:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by BadAssGirlINWV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no need to wean her. Continue nursing as long as she wants to. It is good for you and good for her!
2007-01-01 13:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by shannon d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋