Question
My child is six and a half months old, and my milk supply is not enough for her. I recently want to help her wean off breast milk, but it’s too cold outside, and I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to do so now. She doesn’t drink formula, and I’m worried about how she will be after weaning.
Answer
Hello, regardless of when you choose to wean, it should always be done gradually. Do not abruptly stop breastfeeding but instead gradually increase the intervals between feedings and reduce the number of feedings. First, make sure your baby is already getting enough nutrition from other foods, then slowly decrease the frequency of breastfeeding. If your baby still shows a desire to nurse, you can try diverting her attention or soothing her in other ways, but do not abruptly refuse to avoid causing greater resistance. For a baby, weaning is an important turning point that should not be changed abruptly.
Question
My child is six and a half months old, and my milk supply isn’t sufficient for her. I’m considering weaning her off breast milk recently, but it’s very cold outside. I’m unsure if it’s suitable to wean her now. She doesn’t consume formula, and I’m worried about how she’ll fare after weaning.
Answer
Hello, regardless of when you decide to wean your child, it should be done in a step-by-step manner. Avoid stopping breastfeeding abruptly and instead increase the time between feedings and decrease the number of times you breastfeed. Firstly, ensure that your baby is already receiving adequate nutrition from other sources before reducing the frequency of breastfeeding. If your baby still craves breastfeeding, try to distract her or comfort her in different ways, but do not suddenly refuse to avoid causing more opposition. Weaning is a significant milestone for a baby and should not be altered suddenly.