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Too Early for Milk?
Asked by C.N. from Toledo
on July 29, 2009
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Hi ladies, I was wondering, my son who is almost 9 months, ( and over 22 lbs) is not wanting to nurse anymore except for at nap time and at bed time. I wanted to give...
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- if you do cow's milk, buy good organic milk. I think goat milk is a better choice too. Or even the other alternative milks (almond, rice,hemp or soy).
- My two youngest both weaned themselves at 10 months. I just couldn't see investing in formula for 2 months switched them over to whole milk then. There is no magic b...
- I would wait on the milk. You can buy Juicy Juice (less sugar than normal juice) and mix a bottle of half juice, half water. My 12 month old hates whole milk, so tha...
Weaning from Breastmilk to Formula
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on August 19, 2008
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Hi moms!
I'm looking for advice on how to wean my just about 7 month old from breastmilk to formula. His pedi suggested cutting out one nursing session a day and g...
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- First try giving mostly breast milk-with a little formula mixed in, then keep increasing the % of formula in the mix. Also, all formulas are not the same, so consider...
- Is there a reason that you have to wean him? If you are going back to work then it definitely makes sense. Otherwise I would just continue nursing until the baby can...
- Try mixing fomula with breast milk. More breast milk than formula at first. Than a little at a time more and more formula.
Breastfeeding
Asked by N. from Phoenix
on November 6, 2006
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Hello,
I have a 5 1/2 month old girl and she has been exclusively breastfed. I have 3 questions: I just got my period and my milk supply is very low. Is there anyt...
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- I don't see this here so I will be the one to say it. I am on birth control- the pill- so I get my period once a month. The hormones that cause your period cause a dec...
- I used a product named mothers milk tea,you can get ti at the health food store,I also put my breastmilk in my babies first cereal.With weaning my milk wasnt enough so...
- Hi N. I would talk to the Doctor about starting solids. Start by mixing some rice cereal with breast milk or formula. Give her a taste and see if she if ready for ...
Weaning Baby from Breastmilk
Asked by C.M. from Salt Lake City
on September 3, 2008
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I have a baby boy that is 9 months old today, that I have been nursing. Actually I have been exclusively pumping for nine months now and I am so indecisive whether to ...
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- You are a great mom, your kids are lucky to have you. I admire that you have pumped this long. Wow, you will do the best thing for all of you I am sure but know you ...
- Ok, so first let me say that I am sooo pro breastfeeding... BUUUUUT... My second daughter has has some issues breastfeeding, she is 5 months old and is basically wea...
- I don't think there's anything wrong with changing to 100% formula. I'm someone who nurses for 2 years, but I can't imagine pumping for 9 months, so I think you've don...
How Do I Wean My 22 1/2 Month Old?
Asked by M.H. from Merced
on September 19, 2008
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My son will be 2 in Nov. and I thought I could make it till then, but I am finding myself losing more and more sleep by the day. He wants to nurse all night long. I ca...
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- You shouldn't apologize for being ready to ween at your son's age. You have done a wonderful job. Your husband may want to sleep on the couch for a night or two whil...
- Earplugs are a wonderful thing that your husband can use because just as others have suspected there will be a lot of crying. I understand the husband needing his slee...
- You have great advice... It's going to take a few sleepless nights, but the sooner the better. It seems like he is just using you and the nursing to help fall asleep...
Trying to Wean to Formula
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on December 4, 2007
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I was wondering if any one can give me some advice on weaning my 2 month old from breast to formula. I know all the recommended length of breastfeeding so please don'...
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- I think the best thing to do is get in touch with your local La Lache League. You can easily find them on-line. Best of luck. And don't beat yourself up about the brea...
- Congratulations for making it this far! I just had my 3rd child in June. I bottle fed my other two kids but I decided to try breastfeeding with this one. At first, i...
- I stopped breast feeding both my children around 5 months. The key to keeping you breast from feeling like they are on fire is to empty them evenly when he does nurse...
