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Some parents make a decision one day that they simply should be feeding their child anything but breast milk. You may have spent the last few months breastfeeding successfully. The problem is, you should never just make the move a sudden one. This can do a lot of damage to both you and to your child. Instead of forcing the situation to happen right away, it should be a gradual process that is led not by the mother or father but rather by the child themselves. This allows both involved to work through the process successfully. The abrupt baby weaning process does damage other mother. First there is the emotional detachment that must be dealt with. Most others do not realize that their child is actually going to cause them this much difficulty when they are weaning. But, even the best will go through a process of grieving for that loss of time together. But, in addition to this, there are other reasons why the mother will be put at risk. For example, if you stop nursing right away, all at one time, your breasts will swell and the end process is a painful engorging. This is painful when it happens all at once. In addition, it can worsen if you develop an infection or even an abscess on your breast because of it. While these conditions may seem like painful and uncomfortable thoughts, an abrupt baby weaning will do harm to the child too. The first and most significant trauma will from the emotional trauma that the child experiences. They have found this to be much more than just their food source. They feel secure here. They are comforted by the mother's arms and their presence in general. If you take this away in a fast instant, the child can be harmed emotionally from it. It is important to note that there is no way to tell your child that it is okay because they do not fully understand vocal communications at this point. Instead of making a decision to stop nursing your child instantly, remember that the process can be done far more successfully if it s done gradually. This will allow the child to improve their willingness to stop breastfeeding. The slow process also allows them to move some of their attachment to breastfeeding to other things and allows the mother's body to adjust better to the process. How does baby weaning actually happen? The process can be long and complex, but a short version of the process can be described in one word: gradual. In other words, you and your child should take the process slowly working towards the common goal of no longer breastfeeding but allowing the child to rely solely on solid foods for their nourishment. The process also involves a great deal of time to work through in terms of emotional stability. You and your child need to both be ready for the break and you both should be physically able to make the switch. Introducing The Process As your child gets older, his or her stomach gets larger. They no longer are able to feel full from drinking just breast milk. This may cause them to want to breast feed more often and over time, you can become very overwhelmed by the process. This is when it becomes time to introduce some solid foods to the child's diet. Most babies will start with an introduction to baby cereal which is a white product that breast milk may be added to in order to make it more acceptable to the child. Once your doctor says that you can introduce more solid foods to the child's diet, try it. This is the first step in the process of baby weaning. As soon as the child begins to eat some solid foods, you will need to be encouraged to do so. Never allow the child to try more than one type of new food in any three day period as you need to ensure that he is not allergic to the food. Over the time, incorporate meals, where the child is eating three meals of baby food coupled with fewer sessions at the breast for feeding. You are likely to see that the baby is more willing to eat foods, as they get older. Finishing The Process There is no simple process to stop breastfeeding altogether. Rather, the process should be done as a slow one, where the child slowly starts to replace their breast milk with solid foods. In doing so, the child will become more accustomed to eating solid foods and will be less likely to be interested in the breast feeding. Eventually, you will be able to introduce cow's milk to the child's diet as they are old enough. This can be an instant replacement of breast milk for an older child. For most children, the idea of stopping any feeding may seem absorbed. If you are a breastfeeding mom, your child is latched on good and he or she is likely acting as if they are starving with each feeding. How could you possibly believe the child is ready to be weaned from breastfeeding at night? No matter why the child is taking in these nutrients, it may be necessary for you to get more sleep. There are only so many nights that you can get no sleep before you will exhaust yourself. For this reason, it may be necessary to start encouraging night weaning. By the time your child is about four to six months, they should be capable of taking in enough calories throughout the day t break the night feeding. How do you know if your child is ready? Their age is a good indication. Some babies are ready before this, but by this age, you can safely assume they are not going to go hungry. If your child is waking up at night, keep in mind that it may be because they child's body has simply become used to getting up at that time. They may not be actually be waking up because they are hungry. Are you ready to stop night feedings? If you are doing well with night feeding and you have the time to devote to it without it affecting your need for sleep and your overall well being, there should not be a rush to stop feedings at night. On the other hand, you want to teach your child to sleep well during the night and to do so you will need to encourage them to sleep through it without actually waking up for feedings. Are you ready to stop night feedings? · Is your baby at least four months old? · Is he or she taking in a good amount of nutrients and calories during the day? Talk to your paediatrician to find out what is necessary each day for your child's age and size. · Are you getting enough sleep? If not, you need to consider night weaning as soon as it is possible to do so. If you are still unsure if you should stop night breastfeeding your child, talk with your paediatrician about the process. You may be surprised to learn that your child is ready for the process and you are able to get more sleep without depriving the child. Tips For Natural Child Breastfeeding Weaning As a mother, your job is to provide the very best for your child. You have made the decision to allow your child to naturally stop breastfeeding. The process is called natural weaning and requires the child to help in making the decision about when he or she does not need to breastfeeding any more. This is perhaps one of the best types of tools available to women since it allows for both the parent and the child to be in a good, strong place when the decision to stop happens. To help you with the process of natural breastfeeding, consider the following tips. · Encourage your child to eat three full meals of solid food, plus snacks throughout the day. As the child gets older, you will want to encourage them to rely on these meals for their sustenance rather than the breastfeeding. By the age of one year, children should be eating meals like this. · Keep breastfeeding something separate from other meals. Breastfeed in only one location and do not encourage the child to associate this place with food, but rather just breastfeeding. The less you sit there, the less they will think about the breastfeeding. · Give the child more time being held and cuddling with you. You want to encourage the child to stop breastfeeding but if they are doing so because they are holding on to this time with you instead of using it for food, they are likely in need of more time with you during other parts of the day. Make time for you both to be close. · You can still give the baby weaning child breast milk in a cup if it allows you to help them to feel good about the process. It can also help you to break the need and dependence. · Give the process time. It can take several months for a child to actually be willing to stop breastfeeding. Yet, it does not need to be something that is talked about so much as is done naturally. When a child is able to forget about the process, they feel good and so do you about stopping. Naturally weaning your child from the bottle is an important step in enabling that child to develop fully. Yet, it is important to allow the process to move successfully and gradually. By giving them the say in when they need to breastfeed or not, the process is easier. Back To Top Next Page |
