Weaning an infant from breast milk is an
important milestone for both mother and baby. Because breastfeeding is a habit
and an experience linked to an infant, weaning is the process of introducing
children to the new eating habits. Weaning should be done gradually so as not
to become an annoying experience for children.
Weaning
should be done gradually so as not to become an annoying experience for
children
Guides
1.
Gradually reduce the duration of each breastfeeding
sessions within a week. If your baby is still hungry, you should give your baby
formula or solid food depending on the age of your baby. The breastfeeding
sessions may be decreased gradually for a longer period of time than a week if
necessary. The goal is to get the baby used to eating little baby formula or
solid food at each meal.
If
your baby is still hungry, you should give your baby formula or solid food
depending on the age of your baby
2.
Replace breast milk with formula or solid food. You
should do this only after your baby got used to shorter breastfeeding sessions
combined with formula or solid food.
3.
Replace other breast milk with formula or solid
food. You should do this only after your baby was familiar with the first meal
replacement.
4.
Replace all breast milk with formula or solid food.
Replace
breast milk with formula or solid food
Advices and warnings
Many infants have troubles quitting
breastfeeding at bedtime. Breastfeeding at bedtime should be the last meal to
be weaned.
