I have a 1 year son and I have been breastfeeding him since he was born i realy didn't work so I was at home alot.And I recently lost my job so I am at home even more.But I think its about time for me to stop breastfeeding before it is way to late.I have tried everything.Nothing works not even the pump.Please someone help me. Thank You
2007-03-24 19:55:04 · 13 answers · asked by tameria 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
First of all, you have to be ready to ween him, meaning, you have to mentally and emotionally be prepared to take him off your breast. Once you're ready, you begin to drop feeds and give him a bottle of whole milk instead. If he won't take the bottle, try a sippy cup. You have to be firm about not giving him your breast and even when you're engorged, you can't pump or give him your breast! When you get engorged, take a warm, wet washcloth and gently massage your breast with it. Milk will trickle out and that's fine. You could also get pills from your doctor to dry up your milk so as not to go through any serious pain during this time. Please know that you are not destroying a bond between the two of you by taking him off your breast, ok?! I weened four kids and it was hardest on me than it was on them! Good luck!
2007-03-24 20:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Alexzoo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My wife nursed our kids until they were 2. At that age, they are able to start understanding reason and negotiation, and that makes it pretty easy to wean them. Importantly, by that time, they are usually only nursing for comfort at night or first thing in the morning. You just change up the routine, make sure they feel comforted at those times with a bath at night, a little time with you in the mornings, and an occasional gentle "no, but we can have some milk and some breakfast if you like" and you should be in great shape.
If the nursing is seriously complicating your life, that's one thing, but quitting because you get the sense from other people that "it's time" then perhaps you should reconsider weaning now.
2007-03-24 20:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Exhaustus Maximus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exactly the way you would wean him off the bottle, go and buy what is called Nuby (thats the brand name) sippies, they come in all different colors and have a clear soft tip on them (that feels like the bottle to many kids). They are only 97 cent @ Walmart and they last a really long time. They are 100% spill proof and they stay that way reguardless of what you put in them. Besides he is ready for milk but I would start with 2% milk and make sure to put it in the nuby sippie cup and not the bottle!
2007-03-24 20:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just did it cold turkey. I gave him a bottle when he wanted to nurse, yeah he fussed but after holding it there he finally took it an has been for about 2 months now. But you have to be sure that this is what you want, because he can sense if you are stressed about the decision.
2007-03-24 20:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by cherrynseven 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Before it's too late? For what? Have you ever seen a teenager nursing?
You are no where near too late. Children nurse 4 - 7 years if left to self-wean. In China and many other countries, children leave kindergarten, at age 5, to go home for a nursing break.
Marie Montessori said nurse at least 3 years, the WHO says at least two.
It's an invaluable parenting tool - nursing a sick child is a dream, trying to get a sick child who doesn't nurse to hydrate is a nightmare. Nursing is a great way to comfort your child, as nature intended, and nursing continues to provide the best nutritution tailored to your child's needs.
He's not giving up because he knows it's wrong.
Congratulations on losing your job, so you can continue to be so available to and nurturing for him.
2007-03-24 20:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by cassandra 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Give a bottle don't take a rocket scientist to tell you that he can only take what you give him/her. Yeah it will be hard at first but you have to start some where and eventually he/she will get tired of crying for something that their not gonna get and take what your offering.
2007-03-24 22:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by mz.Tori 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey. Sometimes you just have to let the kid cry. I know, it sucks. If he doesn't get the boobies, he'll eventually drink the bottle. He'll throw a fit. He'll throw the bottle. But he will make the switch.
2007-03-24 20:03:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Take your nipple out of his mouth. This is your 1st exercise in saying "no" to your child. It's one of the most important things your child can learn from you. Limits, that is.
2007-03-24 20:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by jamisojo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When he is one he is suppose to be dranking fresh milk, so when he hungrey try putting a little of strawberry or chocolate syrap and let him get a little taste and start putting less and less and he will start getting use to it.
2007-03-24 20:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by Giovanna R 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stop breast feeding the baby. Use formula. If he gets hungry enough he will eat.
2007-03-24 20:06:08 · answer #10 · answered by Jay 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋