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Why does my baby not want to bf any more?

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Pillow · 11/05/2008 01:30

I have a 10-month old, and have been back at work (very) full time for the last two months. I tried expressing at work, but we had a bottle/doidy cup rejection. But, we were doing great on a bit of juice and milk with cereal, and bf first and last thing to get us thro the day. Only now, the last thing bf - its all crying and screaming and tantrums - why??? The first thing bf is still going ok.

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ibblewob · 11/05/2008 12:15

Sorry can't help, but bumping for you

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moondog · 11/05/2008 13:56

It's quite common.Mine decided he wanted to give up at 11 mths.
Have you tried feeding in a quiet dark place?

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Pillow · 12/05/2008 22:29

Oh Moony, really?? I thought self-weaning was ages away. I am upset if so. I have had to content with v glam London younger sisters saying that they will disown me if I am still bf after a year, as it is "gross" and I will be "one of those freaks". I am v v sad if it turns out I don't need the argument at all

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billybass · 12/05/2008 22:38

Mine gave up at 12 months.HV said milk changes its taste from about this time.He is still a fussy eater!

Second one went on bf until 2and a half.She is not fussy, even now will eat anything!

Best wishes pillow

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missorinoco · 12/05/2008 22:43

my ds abandoned the boob at about the same age as yours. he gave up the evening one first. think he was more tired and less hungry at that feed. there are a few tricks to try. moondog's suggestion is a good one; i also tried feeding him a little earlier and a lying down feed. if these don't help personally i would give up the feed (as long as he's not feeding overnight still).
good luck.

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