Weaning Baby Off The Breast

Melinda - posted on 08/30/2009

I have five childtren and I weaned them all at diff ages 9-15 mo. You are doing fine. Choose whats right for you and your baby. Don;t let others make you feel bad!!!

Brandy - posted on 08/30/2009

Why are you weaning? I agree that is not right to pass judgement...we have enough to deal with as mothers. However, having said that, I would just advise you to be honest when you ask yourself why you are weaning. Is it for your convenience? Because as a mother, nothing is convenient for us and it sucks sometimes. However, it is our responsibility to look out for our children, doing what is best for them, even if it means inconveniencing us. Breast milk is not only the best thing for your child, it benefits the rest of us by helping to keep your child healthier. Breast milk contains antibodies which boost your child's immune system. In addition, your body knows exactly what your child needs. It formulates your milk to meet their changing needs. I breastfed my girl for over 2 1/2 years, exclusively for 1 year, and she has never been on antibiotics and only to the doctor twice for an illness, sick only 4 times is 2 1/2 years! So just keep all this in mind when considering weaning at such an early age. Good luck!

Ryann - posted on 08/29/2009

Nope, the important thing is you and baby are both adjusting well. Quick reminder that AMA suggests breastfeeding to 6 mo. But know that only you know your baby and yourself and what the best decision is in your circumstance. Sounds like you are doing a good job so far. :)

Ellen - posted on 08/28/2009

I feel like whatever is best for you and your baby is what you need to do. Some people choose to go for 2 years and that works for them! I stopped nursing my daugther at 3 months because it ended up she had a milk allergy and couldn't even handle my milk. My son on the other hand is almost 11 months and still doing pretty well with nursing, all though he's starting to wean himself. Don't let people make you feel bad for YOUR decision. I had that the first go around and it was harder on my and my daughter. You know your baby and yourself better than ANYONE so go with what feels right. With my son, I just started taking one feeding out at a time and giving him milk, so I think what you're doing is just fine! Good luck and I'm here if you need anything! :-)

Lyne - posted on 08/27/2009

Don't let anyone make you feel bad for a decision you are making. The important thing is you are doing what is right for your family. It is hard enough to be a mom without people passing judgement all the time. I lost my milk at 7 weeks with my first and nursed for 9 months with my second, both are amazing people and each baby is different. The important thing is that your baby stays healthy and that you gradually get him/her accustomed to the formula you select with your pediatrician. Good luck! : )

Trish - posted on 08/24/2009

Im not quitting i am weaning my baby as i go back to work in a month and a half, it is to inconvenient to express at work and putting her on the bottle seems like the best for all

Tamara - posted on 08/24/2009

May I ask why you're choosing to wean now?

Chandra - posted on 08/24/2009

It sounds like you have your own reasons for weaning your baby, and you have to do what is best not only for the baby but for you and your family. The fact that you were able to breast feed the baby for any length of time is wonderful. If your baby is healthy and able to take the bottle, then whatever you are doing is right.



I weaned my first baby at 14 months and did it gradually. My second baby weaned herself at 10 months. Every child is different, and so is every mom. Good luck.

Michele - posted on 08/24/2009

I wish I could help with that but....I nursed all 6 of my babies until they were two years old. If I may ask....why are you stopping the nursing so soon? I understand not all mothers have the wear-with-all for nursing as long as i have but.....if I may ask...why are you quitting?

Carolyn - posted on 08/24/2009

As long as the baby's still gaining weight on schedule and you're doing okay, it's fine. My son weaned himself at 18 months. He just had too much interesting stuff to do to sit around for all that breast feeding foolishness, and that was that. Bottom line is, if it feels right, it probably is.

Stefanie - posted on 08/24/2009

If it's working and that's what you want to do then keep with it.

Ofelia - posted on 08/24/2009

Your doing great. I had to ween off my 18 month old baby and it was tough. He wouldn't take the bottle or sippy cup. I had to go cold turkey. It took me 4 long nights. Your baby is younger so taking it slow at a time is good. Good Luck.

Amy - posted on 08/24/2009

Thats what I did with my other children. My little one is almost 5 months and I am still nursing him (only bottles with Daddy when I have to go somewhere). I am not sure when I will stop nursing him.

Jami Aka JamiQuan - posted on 08/24/2009

You are doing fine. There is no "right" way to wean as long as you are comfortable and she is getting what she needs then you have done what needs to be done.