DS2 is 2 and still bf on demand, which is currently ALL the time! I started doing don't offer don't refuse at 12 months with no impact. DH puts him to bed so no bf then and generally no bf for naps (although I gave in today as just needed a break and he slept in my lap for 1.5 hrs). He feeds at least 3 times overnight and gets up at the crack of dawn, DH does the early morning shift so I get a bit of rest. As soon as i am up the demands for mummy milk begin, I try to put him off each time but he becomes distressed. It used to be the case that if he was occupied e.g at the park he wouldn't even ask but now he asks all the time no matter where we are. He's in a bit of a frustrating phase generally at the moment - throwing, getting cross, refusing food, uninterested in activities so I'm finding it all hard work. I realise everything is just a phase and this will pass but I would like to hear from any of you who've been through this stage and survived and any hints for getting through it. I am keen to wean but worried about making him feel rejected and increasing tantrums etc. Thanks for any input!
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