Stopping B/f toddler- tips?

[tomverlaine]

I intend to stop b/f my 2 1/2 year old soon-he currently has a morning 5am feed and a bedtime feed. I am away for 5 days on work and think it will be a good time. I have been away before and he has managed well without being b/f. However, he doesn't forget and is keen to get back on the boob when I am back. I am not sure how much milk he actually gets but he enjoys the comfort. So i am just concerned as to how to make the transition as easy as possible for us both- as well as him I am worried how I'm going to feel having been away a few days and then refusing him comfort.Tips please!

I fed both of my children to 20 months, so a little bit less than you. However, with both it was a case of short sharp shock. I was away from them for a weekend and then came back and said the milk was all gone. They both cried initially but neither of them were actually concerned about it after 48 hours. It is difficult to see them upset but if you genuinely want to stop just grit your teeth and stick to the story! I didn't have a partner around for mine so there was no diversion. If you have a husband/partner it might be worth getting them to do the bedtime/getting up routine just for a couple of days. If it has to be you just give them a hug if they are upset and try not to give in! Good luck.