Night Weaning

[Windiepanda2018]

My one year old still has a bottle in the night

Any tips for night weaning? Or is this quite common?

Thank you!

[Bumblybuzz]

Mine still wanted milk in the night at age 1. I didn't bottle feed so he had a beaker. I think it depends on the child and how they are growing. Their body knows if they need it. If I recall correctly it was closer to age 2 mine stopped (It was one long growth spurt up to then. He's very tall for his age). DS almost 3 now and very rarely he'll wake saying he's hungry and wants a mug of warm milk roughly 3 days in a row. I never refuse it as after a few days I'll notice he's had a growth spurt again.

Sorry I can't advise on how to night wean though as I don't have any experience on how to do so. Wish you all the best.

[MumUnderTheMoon]

Children aged one and up should be getting enough nutrients from their food and milk during the day so a feed during the night isn't necessary. Feeding and sleeping should be kept separate to encourage a good sleep routine. You just have to go for it. When they wake in the night go on tuck their blanket round then give them their teddy, blanket, dummy whatever comforter they like maybe soft "shushing" noises but definitely no talking and then leave the room. There'll probably be an almighty fuss for the first few nights but they'll get over it quickly as long as you don't engage. Don't talk or pick them up.

[Creatureofthenight]

I’m not sure about bottle fed but it’s certainly very common for breastfed babies to still feed at night at this age.

[Abbie009]

I’d love tips on weaning as well.
I’ve stopped breast feeding every demand and will only allow every 3 hours my plan is to stretch to 4 then 5 then 6 hours because I think there bellies are used to drinks since the day they are born and feel cruel cutting completely out.
The other times I pat and cuddle him but I do admit it is much longer to get him back to sleep