2007-05-21 08:22:23 · 14 answers · asked by Shannon W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is your baby and you know what is right for the two of you.
But, they recommend that breastmilk is your baby's main source of nutrition for the first 12 months.
I plan to wean at 12 months, but start my little one on a sippy cup, with expressed milk, during the day from around 6 months. Nursing only in the morning and bedtime. But, this is my first time so we will see how it works out.
Good luck and enjoy breastfeeding. When our babies are all grown up we will miss these days.
2007-05-21 09:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should wait and see what happens. If you are truly committed and your son is content he will continue to nurse till he's either forced to quit or he's ready. I have had 6 children (3 totally breastfed) and they all seemed to start weaning themselves around the age of 4 years. Don't let the taboos produced by our ignorant society deter you from continuing to breastfeed. Anyone who tries to tell you that 1yr or even 2yrs etc is old enough has never experienced the awesome power of love by having their child at their breast for as long as he/she likes.
Breastfeeding is the way God intended for a reason and I am happy for you and your son. Remember whole milk which comes from cows was MADE for cows not babies.! Also, the bond you will share & build with your son during this process can not be had any other way. I know from experience the bond with my youngest 3 is different entirely from the older ones whom I didn't have the sense to do the right thing and breastfeed. I actually cried when my toddlers weaned themselves. I felt like I had lost a part of myself.
2007-05-22 10:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by luckycharm 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm still breastfeeding and my daughter will be one next Thursday. I plan to stop in the next 2 weeks.
By the way, she only breastfeeds at night before she goes to bed.
2007-05-21 15:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica_Bessica 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you and baby are ready.
The American Association of Pediatricians recommends a minimum of 6 mo of exclusive breastfeeding, up to one year with food as a supplement, and after that as long as both you and baby desire it.
2007-05-21 15:30:53 · answer #4 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When he is ready? Usually between 3-5 years of age.
2007-05-21 18:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by E.B. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when he is done.
There is no pressing urge to take away your child's perfect food right?-)
Don't confuse a nursing strike with weaning, as some of the posters above did. An infant will NOT wean themselves unless they are also being bottle fed.
Also, being able to verbalize and ask to nurse is not a sign of needing to be weaned. My son also asks for hugs, should I stop giving him those? He can also ask for cookies and cups of water. That logic is spurious at best.
2007-05-21 16:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i took my son off of breastfeeding like when he was two. becasue he was the first baby. but i took my daughter off when she was 14 months.
2007-05-25 10:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by dennischick2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies naturally wean themselves, my daughter was 10 months old. Some people breast feed a lot longer or a lot shorter, and for different reasons, it really depends on what is important to you and your child.
2007-05-21 15:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by vega_five 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Once the doctor says the baby is ready for whole milk and when ever one or the other of you two are ready. You will know.
2007-05-21 15:31:30 · answer #9 · answered by hayalley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anything more than a year is creepy. i met someone once at a park, her son WALKED up to her and said "mommy, boobie" and she just started breastfeeding the toddler. if they can say "mommy, boobie", its time for a sippy cup.
2007-05-21 15:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Christi F 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋