HELP...how Can I Wean My Son from Breastfeeding

Updated on February 14, 2006
R. asks from Westland, MI
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I am ready to wean my 1 year old son (15 month old). I have not had much success. Please any advice.

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S.C.

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does he use a bottle at all? is he eating any food yet? If you can start trying to get him to use a bottle, try the medela brand nipples, they are pricey, but I nursed and my son used the breast and the medela... I had to do both from the get go because my baby had a big appetite since he was so tiny at birth. I would go to a store like big lot and look for different nipple shapes until you find one that he will take to. you can only find the medela nipples in the medela starter sets at target or babies r us, and the set ____@____.com

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L.

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I nursed my kids (5) at least a year and some of them upwards to 2-3 yrs. My first child was weaned from breast to bottle b/c I didn't know he could be weaned to a cup directly. Take things slowly, eliminate one feeding at a time. Instead of having a mid-morning feeding, give a cup of juice instead. The hardest times I encountered centered around naps and bedtimes, but again, I was in no hurry to stop nursing. I also discovered that the more people food they ate (not baby food, although that helps), the fuller their tummies got so they didn't nurse as much. When you feel comfortable with eliminating some feedings, then nurse one day but skip the next (or go every 1-1/2 day). I enjoyed nursing, which is why I nursed them longer than most, but I also found it to be a source of comfort for my child, too. It could be your son is not quite ready to give up the closeness he has with you while nursing. Just be patient - there will come a time when he'll be off learning and playing with his siblings and you'll look back at this time and say, "it went too fast." By the way, my oldest is almost 20 yrs. old and I wished I had nursed him longer than one year. Best of luck to you. L.

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C.

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Hi R.,

try the following resources:

http://www.lalecheleague.org/
www.askdrsears.com

Both web sites have good tips on weaning.

My best advice is not to force the issue and take your time. I forced my 2.5 yr old to wean very abruptly when I became pregnant with my second baby and it was very traumatic for her. She lost a lot of trust in me, became clingy, angry and agressive. It was horrible. I will definately go more slowly with number 2 (who is 21 months now).

Good luck,
C.

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K.

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My son was still nursing in the middle of the night at that age and I found that I had to feed him a HUGE bedtime snack(more like a full meal). Also distractions during day - it helps if you can be away for a few hours because your child associated you with breatfeeding.

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T.

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Hello, I found this website to be helpful. www.caringforkids.cps.ca/babies/Weaning.htm
Hope it's helpful...it's hard work but it will happen. It takes time.

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T.

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Hi R.

Not sure if this will help or not because I weaned my son off of a bottle.........the nuby softtip sippy cups worked great for him. He took to them immediately.......good luck

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C.M.

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R.,

I am in the same situation with my daughter who is 16 months old. I have been trying and trying but she demands it, and I don't know how to wean her without breaking her little heart. She is my only child.
If you find anything out, or just want someone to talk to who understands your situation (some of my family has not necessarily been supportive), then feel free to e-mail me.

Sincerely,
C.

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