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Must finish weaning right away... Help!

Geralyn - posted on 11/10/2009 ( 2 moms have responded )

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I have a 19 month old who has been breastfed all along. For the last 5-6 months, we have just nursed at night - mostly in the evening/falling asleep and waking hours. I have to stop nursing because I have to start taking medication on Thursday that he cannot ingest. This is not how I intended to "wean," but I have no choice. My son loves his nursey time and will be sad. I too am sad, as it has been such a bonding experience. What can I do to make this easier on him? Advice on alternatives to nursing greatly appreciated!

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Tiffany - posted on 11/11/2009

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I wish you luck and know what you mean. I was going to breast feed for a year and it is now 20 months but like you...for the last 4 months I have just done it for sleep time. I need to stop but it is hard the bonding, etc...they say to tell your child that the "boob" is all done or its sleep time for the"boob" I told my little one that and told her she can have a bottle and went and got her one when she asked. Now. the middle of the nite she asks for the bottle does not drink it just holds it for the comfort. Try that they need a little subsitution for the lost of the "boob". It is working for me. It took a few days but shes is ok.

Kaz - posted on 11/10/2009

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You have my total sympathy I am still feeding at 16 months and not sure how either of us would cope with having to stop :? I stopped feeding during the day by wearing my ordinary bra again so she cant get at my boobs (boobs are now only for bed time), We still have cuddles but she is just not as interested in that if a boob is not involved LOL,



Can you adapt the normal routine you have so that you still have that cuddle like you would when bf so the closeness, but with a bottle? Have you got any stored milk so the taste is the same? If you struggle with it is there someone else who can help with getting him off to sleep until he gets used to not BF?



Kids are pretty adaptable I expect he will get used to this a lot quicker than you will.



Sorry probably not been a lot of help good luck.

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