GENTLE WEANING TIPS FOR TODDLER WEANING

While breastfeeding support is important, it's also important that I support you through weaning too.

Weaning can be difficult, full of physical and emotional complexities. 

You can still enjoy your little one & have a close relationship even after breastfeeding is over.  So let’s talk how to wean your toddler.

01.

NATURAL TERM BREASTFEEDING

The easiest way to wean (at least for your little one) is natural term breastfeeding, or simply continuing to breastfeed until your child is ready to stop.

02.

DON’T OFFER, DON’T REFUSE

For example, If I asked son if he wanted na-na while we were cuddling in the morning, he’d probably be all about it. But since I don’t say anything, he gets up within a few minutes, happy to go drive a matchbox car around the floor.

03.

READ BOOKS ABOUT WEANING TO PREPARE YOUR TODDLER

Before you start the weaning process, it helps to introduce your toddler to the idea of what weaning is, and that yes, it is possible to go through life without nursing.

04.

WEAR SHIRTS/DRESSES WITH A HIGH NECKLINE

When you’re trying to wean, you don’t want to remind your child of the goods. So during weaning, try to wear shirts that fully cover your breasts when you’re around your toddler.

05.

DON’T SIT IN THE USUAL NURSING SPOT

Your child associates that place with mama milk, so they’re going to expect access when you’re there. Help them not think about nursing by staying somewhere else.

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