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Seeking Advice to Wean My 11 Month Old from Breastfeeding
Read all 7 responses: "I plan to stop breastfeeding my 11 month old son at 12 months and am looking for any advice on how to go about it."
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- Hi B., I also stopped breastfeeding around 12 months with my son and with my daughter. I would cut out one feeding at a time (or switch to a bottle) and give it a fe...
- Agree with the advice to eliminate a feeding at a time, but replace with a sippy, not a bottle. The bottle will just be another thing to wean him from - babies shoul...
- You can start now by eliminating one feeding at a time. Skip that feeding for a few days before eliminating another one, to give your body time to adjust. Afternoon an...
How to Begin Weening Process??
Oct 5, 2009 ... My goal was to breastfeed my daughter til she was one Weaning was difficult she had become used to her sleep eating at night that like you I ...
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- I'm curious to know why you feel the need to wean completely just because you're going back to school. Many mamas balance work and breastfeeding, and I guess I don't u...
- Hi J., Good for you for breastfeeding your daughter this long. :) Weaning can be difficult because breastfeeding is about more than just nutrition...it's about secu...
- J., I nursed all three of mine for 1 year to just over a year so I know the weaning process can be emotional. Jelin did her weaning exactly how I did and it worked gr...
Breastfeeding/Breastpump
Read all 40 responses: "Hello Moms!! I am seeking advice on a couple of things. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and I am expecting my second around the first of ...
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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 ...
How Long to Dry up Breast Milk and How to Do It.
My daughter is four months old and we still breastfeed and let me tell you ... this is just my opinion, but I think that you should try to breastfeed your ...
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- this is just my opinion, but I think that you should try to breastfeed your son for a few more weeks before you give up on it.... a little over a week does not give hi...
- A., My daughter is four months old and we still breastfeed and let me tell you there were many times that I wanted to give up. We both had yest infections three di...
- It's your choice and as long as you are comfortable with your decision that is what counts. This may sound strange but it worked for me. I put cabbage leaves in the ...
8 Month Old Won't Breastfeed Anymore
Read all 8 responses: "In the past week my 8 month old son really has no desire to breastfeed anymore. He has been exclusively breastfeed up until this time ...
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- I think he's telling you he's done. My son stopped nursing about 8-9 months. But his was he bit me like everytime I tried to nurse for a whole day. I also planned...
- hi A., Your son might be going through a nursing strike - totally normal. Or he might just be ready to wean (also totally normal). If you want to keep your supply...
- Have you tried the avent pump?? That one is amazing you may be suprised. If you have then it's time to let go. You have gone so far. I know it must be a little sad too...
How Long Is "Too Long" for Painful Breastfeeding?
Read all 19 responses: "My daughter will be 2 weeks old tomorrow and it still hurts like I don't know what to breast feed. I'm not engorged or anything, ...
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- well I would say don't give up yet, my nipples were sore for several weeks, I developed little blisters where my daughter didn't latch on correctly, but we were just g...
- It sounds like it could be her latch by the way you described the apperance of your nipple after a feeding. Call back to the hospital nursery you delivered at and ask...
- Hello J., I can't help you out with the painful aspect of it since I never had any problems breast feeding. But remember everyone is different. One thing, beofre...
Breastfed Baby Won't Take a Bottle - HELP!
Read all 19 responses: "My 5 month old son has been exclusively breasfed since birth. Worried about "nipple confusion", I didn't introduce a pacifier or ...
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- I had to go back to work when my son was 16 weeks old. It was his first time to take a bottle. The first day he wouldn't take a bottle and I went and fed him in the ...
- Try to cup feed. He won't starve himself. If you stay home during the day you can still continue breastfeeding him. If he is going to a sitter then either cup feed ...
- I breastfeed my boys as well. I had to find the bottle nipple that was closest to my own nipple. Also pumped a lot of milk so that he is getting the same milk from the...
How to Cut Corners on Monthly Expenses
Plus children that are breastfeed will save you a lot of money on ..... I know it is going to sound probably crazy but try to breastfeed them as much as you ...
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- There's a ton of great advice here. I'd like to reiterate the comment about breastfeeding. It will SAVE SO MUCH MONEY. If you are having problems, call the hospital...
- I know you said you already use coupons, but have you checked out thegrocerygame.com? Its a great site and if you want to subscribe, they take your normal sunday coup...
Sudden Drop in Milk Supply
Read all 30 responses: "Hey moms, I have been breastfeeding my son since birth. ... Despite the fact that I breastfeed (my 7 month old has had 3 ounces of ...
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- Try increasing your water intake. That sometimes helps. There are certain foods that are supposed to help. I'm not sure what they are. You could probably google it...
- Google "mother's milk tea". You can find it on Amazon.com too, and in some regular grocery stores, health food stores, co-ops etc. Worked good for me.
- Could you be pregnant? I exclusively breastfeed my babies and still get pregnant with no sign of return of fertility. This has happened twice to me - once with a 5 mon...
Smoking and Breastfeeding
Read all 6 responses: "I know it's terrible, but I never quit smoking during my pregnancy. I need to decide if I'm going to breastfeed.
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- WOW, Mary I agree. I cant believe the crap other moms give to moms, geez. K., I never bf so I cant do much for your original q, BUT I have known babies that died of S...
- K.: it is still better for you and the baby for you to breastfeed than not. P., RLC, IBCLC, CST Board Certified Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding and Par...
- K., I am sorry you are getting so much crap for your question. You should be commended for your honesty! I should have put my response up here instead of in a mes...
