Question
My baby has recently started drinking less formula milk. Could this be the so-called ‘weaning period’? If so, when does it usually occur?
Answer
Babies may go through a stage known as the ‘weaning period’ during their growth, during which their intake of formula milk or breast milk may decrease. This situation typically occurs around 2 to 3 months after birth and again around 6 months old, when they begin to try solid foods. The exact timing of the ‘weaning period’ can vary from baby to baby, but it usually does not require excessive concern, as it may be a normal phenomenon in the baby’s growth process.