How to wean your baby
When you feel ready to stop breastfeeding or your baby just isn?t reaching for your breast like she used to, it?s probably time to start weaning. There are a few ways to wean your baby, and these tips will help make it easier for both of you.
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Why did no one tell me how hard it is to stop breastfeeding" When should you wean your baby"
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that moms breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months. But if you can stretch that a little longer, that?s even better. ?As far as I?m concerned, moms can breastfeed as long as they want, but most are happy to breastfeed up to a year of age?that?s ideal,? says Jeffrey Bourne, a pediatrician at Providence Saint John?s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. ?Babies who are breastfed have fewer colds and are less likely to have asthma and eczema.? But every mom should do what is right for her and her baby because breastfeeding isn?t always an option. Baby-led weaning versus mother-led weaning
There are two ways to wean your child: baby-led weaning and mother-led weaning. ?Baby-led weaning is exactly like it sounds,? explains Bourne. ?Follow your baby?s cues, like if she no longer wants to breastfeed and pushes [the boob] away.? Mother-led wea...
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