I know it mostly a comfort thing now. He wants it at night and when he sees me after work. I do not want to upset his little world he is a smart and happy child. I am looking for someone who has experienced or has knowledge on this topic.
2007-03-23 01:21:36 · 9 answers · asked by concerned 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If you are down to two feedings a day, you are on the right track. Ultimately, you will have to find another substitute for the feedings. After work, I would suggest offering him a sippy cup of milk and maybe a little snack of grahm crackers. You can sit together at a table and reconnect that way.
You should start establishing a 'new' bed time routine to eliminate that night time feeding. What I have always done is change my children's bed time routine to the following:
*bath time (helps them relax)... even if it is just to play in the water
*pajama/clean diaper
*sit down and read a half dozen stories
*sing a couple songs
- Baa Baa Black Sheep
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
- Mockingbird Song
Then lots of hugs and kisses... and off to bed.
Changing a routine usually takes 1-2 weeks total before they totally accept it at 17 months. I would start with eliminating the 'after work' feeding first. Then after 2 weeks, eliminate the bed time feeding.
2007-03-23 01:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Congratulations for making it this long! My son is almost 15 months old and I hope to make it to his second birthday before allowing him to wean himself. Your child might initiate nursing for comfort, but that doesn't mean he isn't still reaping the benefits of your breastmilk at his age. He is STILL getting antibodies to help keep him healthy (not that he can't get sick, but he's getting sick less often than he would otherwise, and he is also recovering faster), and he is still developing his brain, which requires a lot of fat -- your breastmilk is specifically formulated for that brain growth at this point in his life. If you wean right now, your pediatrician will most likely insist you give him cow milk to try to make up for the fat he needs in his diet. However, cow milk is made for baby cows and grows strong bones, not strong brains. It has a lower fat concentration than breastmilk and is only a substitute -- one which doesn't even come close to meeting the standards your breastmilk does! Mother-led weaning can also be very stressful for both mother and child.
But that being said, breastfeeding is only recommended as long as it is "mutually desired by both mother and child". So if you want to wean, that is your decision. I put some links at the bottom, most of them about child-led weaning, but there are also some about mother-led weaning.
2007-03-26 16:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it isn't bothersome to you, I would continue nursing until your child weans himself. It probably won't be long now anyways, as your only nursing 2 times a day. It is a great way for him to "touch base" and reconnect with you at the end of your work day. It is reassuring, and probably makesyou feel good to have that special time with him. Plus, breastmilk is still SO SO SO healthy and good for him!! Check out my sources I put on here for you.
I would say, follow your instinct, don't let anyone pressure you into weaning. If you find that you've just had enough, do it slowly and with lots of love.
Good luck momma, and congrats on breastfeeding for so long!!
2007-03-26 16:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I also have a problem and she's 19 months...she only breastfeeds at nap time and bedtime. I'm not sure how to go about it either. I have heard all the answers and read all the books, but still let her nurse. It may be me..goodluck
2007-03-23 02:06:40 · answer #4 · answered by Marie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't have any problems weaning my kids. I introduced them to the bottle with a sippy cup kind of tip for quite some time, then turned them on to the sippy cup with no bottle at night. They each had a nuk at night but after a while I was able to get rid of that also. you have to do things in moderation but they can't be breast feeding forever. If they cry at night, just pick him up and reassure him that you are there for him but don't give in and give him what he wants. This may last a few nights but will subside when he knows that you are still there and not going to feed him every night. Hope this helps.
2007-03-23 01:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by Tracy 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Linda (previous poster) you have really outdated info. The world health organization recommends nursing to 2 years old. You can't suck and bite at the same time - teeth have nothing to do with it. Breastmilk build HUMAN brains.. cows milk builds cow brains. The poster who asked this question has one smart kid.
i would visit kellymom.com for some good advice to your question.
2007-03-23 04:40:18 · answer #6 · answered by junenorth 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Stop one feeding at a time, say the lunch feeding, use a bottle, then a few days later, stop the dinner feeding, do this until completely weaned.
2007-03-23 01:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by All Natural Honey 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
DEAR
I WOULD SAY AS LONG AS HE WANT IT GIVE IT TO HIM AND BOND WITH HIM OK BUT I WOULD TRY TO STOP NURSING AT 24 MONTHS THAT IS LONG ENOUGH OK THEN HE IS A BIG BOY ARE WHEN YOU FILL IT SHOULD STOP SOME MOTHERS DO IT UNTIL FOUR YEARS OLD MY FRIEND DID IT BUT ONLY AT NIGHT TIME AND NAP TIME ONLY OK
YOU ARE THE MOTHER YOU HAVE TO MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND OK I HOPED I HELP YOU OUT ON THIS QUESTION
TAKE CARE GOOD LUCK
2007-03-24 14:09:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you serious........................... once a kid has teeth on top and bottom - NO MORE BOOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Put the kid on a sippy cup and go on with life!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-23 04:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋