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Weaning to Stop Breastfeeding
Read all 7 responses: "Ok Ladies..i have been breastfeeding my little girl now for about 7 months. ... breastfeeding pain · breastfeeding tips ...
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- M., This was about the same time that I weaned my son. I used green cabbage leaves to help with the swelling and soreness of the engorgement (which happens no matter...
- there is great advice on www.mothering.com go to the "discuss" tab and then find the breastfeeding forums. there is a forum for younger breastfeeding babies like your...
- Hey M., I totally understand the mastitis thing. I had mastitis with both of my kids. My daughter 3 times, and my son 2 times. It stinks! However, I would sugge...
Stopped Breastfeeding a Week Ago and Breasts Are Still Tender
Read all 14 responses: "I stopped breastfeeding my toddler a week ago but my ... I hope these tips work for you. Have a good night and best of luck to you. ...
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- my breasts still felt engorged with my son for about 2 weeks. If you really feel flu-like, I would be worried about infection....I would demand to see your doctor or ...
- Hi, Have you tried cabbage leaves yet. you wash them then crack them, so the vaines soften up then just put them in your bra overnight or if your home during the day....
- I remember, after breastfeeding my older son until he was nearly 1 year old, that it took a solid two weeks for the pain and discomfort to go away.....I'd give it a fe...
Want to Stop Breastfeeding My 16 Month Old Daughter!
Lots of great tips on night-weaning at www.mothering.com/discussions - lots of parents there co-sleep and breastfeed their babies, so they've all been ...
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- My daughter was that old when I had the same problem, except I was with her all day too. She wasn't interested in nursing during the day, she wanted to nurse every tw...
- Try to find a substitute way to bond at the end of the day (which is the reason she wants to BF when you get home) and always offer that first. If you can get a hold ...
- My son was the same way at that age (he's 19 months old now and still nurses 1x/day). I suggest you work on night-weaning her first. Probably the easiest way to do t...
Sleeping Tips
Read all 11 responses: "any tips on how to get my 3 month old to stop waking up every 2 hours to feed at night? ... breast feeding tips · baby sleeping tips ...
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- K. S. There is one of two ways to help you make it through the night of sleep. One if you are breast feeding you can switch to formula at night. This seems to f...
- I always used to rub/play with my son's feet while he was eating to keep him awake a little longer! How about some soft music/white noise at night in her room as well...
- Mine were on runny rice cereal at bedtime at that point. Kept their tummies full longer, no signs of allergies and my oldest is 18. good luck.
Breastfeeding/Breastpump
I wrote a few articles on breastfeeding tips for new moms and pumping and working. Even though you aren't going to be working with this baby, ...
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- I breastfed my twins for 9 months while their older brother (19 months older) was running around. A few things I found worked were: 1) Distract, distract, distract. W...
- I know how difficult it is to breastfeed a newborn with a two year old still needing the attention. I did it with the help of a supportive husband. I also found expl...
- I agree with lots of the ladies, medela rocks! Borrowed, ebay'd or new, its the best investment. When I bought mine (5 yrs ago and still working like a champ) it was ...
Tips for Getting 3 Mo Old to Take Bottle
Tips for Getting 3 Mo Old to Take Bottle. I have been exclusively breastfeeding my baby and she is just over 3 mo old. She will not take a bottle of pumped ...
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- I understand perfectly what you are going through. My bf son refused to take a bottle. He was having issues with vomiting and diahrea, so we were to try different form...
- If ur baby has a paci try using the same brand with the bottle. My son was just like that and i ended up buying 7 different types of bottels and finding one that worke...
- You have gotten a lot of great advice, but I am going through this myself and wanted to let you know what we do. My daughter is now 5 months old and still doesn't lik...
Traveling/Jet Lag Tips
Any tips about how to keep them occupied on the plane? How about adjusting to the time change and having jet lag? Have any breastfeeding mothers traveled ...
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- Hi A.. First, I think your very brave. :o) My husband and I traveled to Europe almost 2 years ago. My daughter was almost 2 years old at the time. We had a 12 da...
- We took our 12 week old son to France last summer. I noticed no difference in milk production. The time change was difficult for him, so be prepared for some restless ...
- A., I haven't travelled that far, but my 2 year old has been flying with me (coast to coast) since she was about 6 months old. The most stressful thing is lugging aro...
Breastfeeding & Menstrual Cycle
I stopped breastfeeding him around Feb. 14th, 2008 and have NOT had my menstrual cycle yet. ... breastfeeding tips · how long do you ovulate ...
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- Hi C., You need to get a basil theromometer. They have kits @ CVS or Walgreens. Take your temperature everyday and record the number. Your temp stays the same un...
- Hi, C.. Mine came back after 11 months (and for me, it was a glorious, feminine product-free 11 months!), at which point in time I was still breastfeeding. 4 weeks for...
Night Weaning Breastfed Baby
The only way I could wean my breastfed son at night was to kick him out of my bed. I waited until he was a year old, ... parenting tips · breastfeeding tips ...
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- I felt that my son needed to nurse at night until at least 18 months. However, I let him nurse at night until he was 2.5 because I didn't have any help at night. I t...
- I'm not sure what your sleeping arrangements are but... The only way I could wean my breastfed son at night was to kick him out of my bed. I waited until he was a yea...
- I am starting to go through the same thing (except not trying to get pregnant!)..we also believe in attachement parenting. Below is a link to an article...we found it...
20 Month Old Still Breastfeeding!
Read all 14 responses: "I would really like to stop breastfeeding my 20 mth old. ... breastfeeding formula · breastfeeding tips ...
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- well we have been working on cutting down. that it can only be done is a certainroom at a certain time. so it means no dora if you want "bebes" cause we have to go up ...
- Nursing means love to a child, and at 20 months, nursing is meeting emotional as well as physical needs. It can be challenging to nurse a toddler but also very rewardi...
- Have someone else give him a bottle of formula, or pumped breat milk, and you leave the room. I have found from past experience, Avent are the best nipples
