A question to all bf a 20 mnth old

[DettaJnr]

I am still bf DD2 who is almost 20 mnths. I would now like to stop feeding her myself but this is proving to be a little difficult; especially when she can ask for it...I weaned DS and DD1 at 6 and 8 mnths respectively with no difficulty.

In the beginning she had problems with cows and goats milk so I continued to feed her myself and completely cut out dairy. She was allergy tested (blood test) and this showed that she wasn't allergic.

I have since tried her with goats milk and yogurts and so far she seems to be tolerating this.

Has anyone got any ideas.

i am in same dilema with ds age 2. i gave up 15mth dd1 and 6mths with dd2 so i will keep up with this thread and see it is so hard and their little faces and their cries i just cant do it

someone suggested once to put stop and grow nail biting fluid on the nipple YUK

If you really want to stop then you just have to not give in to her. Use distraction or offer a drink from a cup.It will be very hard but she can only breastfeed if you let her. How often do you feed her? Could you limit it to bedtime initially?

I HAD to stop when mine were 21 months and 16 months, because of dreadful thrush, both times. In some ways that made it easier. So imagine to yourself that there is a PHYSICAL reason why you must not BF again and that will help you not give in. You've done a great job, it's time to move on.

Mears, I feed her morning and evening. She would feed any time if I let her. I say to her during the day that its 'all gone' and she understands this.

I think a small part of me doesn't want to give up as she is my last...

She is quite happy to drink milk from anything! But she still wants mine as well.

I suppose being firm with her is really the best option but part of me feels that I spend half the day saying no to her...

I shall give up the evening feed and keep you posted.

Hmmm, will watch this thread with interest. DD2 is 25mths and still b/feeding. I'd also like to stop now but don't want to cause her emotional stress - she loves her "milky". She won't drink cows milk either which makes it more difficult.

Oh, sympathies. Want to give up with my 23-month old - very difficult.

Pickledpear, I can't imagine putting anything on my nipples (but I am sure my husband can ahem)!

lol no i wouldn't do it couldn't do it but i tried tosay no and he just cries at me i give in... also HV suggested not sitting down in day so he can't help himself...

Is there an actual readon you want to give up?

reason even?

at stop and gro on nipples!

Are you still feeding during the day?

Do you want to stop entirely?

i think i have had enough really but feel my last born so bit of bond to keep him baby still he wants it too

but flying in june and he brill last 2 years and slept all way there and back as i bf take off each time

I'm still bf ds2, hes 2 and a half, over the last years he's gradually cut down more and more and i'm hooing it'll dwindle off soon, just first thing in the morning it's easier to lie in bed feeding than getting up.

Dingolimpet and Lact8
I am starting to get a bit fed up. She has only started sleeping through the night in the last month or so. Physically and mentally I feel I have very little left to give...DS is almost 6yrs and DD1 41/2. Going up and down to the school twice a day and to montessori with DD1...washing, ironing, cleaning, feeding... it's feeling like a chore.

I understand that feeling DettaJnr, dd is 16 months and sits on me and settles herself into feeding position...

I currently feed her morning and evening. None through the day unless she's had a nasty bang/fall and is really upset. I'm happy with this because I know she is my last baby and I want to feed her for as long as possible.

I think you need to decide what is acceptable to you and work from there.

I have seen this book recommended to help with weaning older children.

The Nursing Mothers' Guide to Weaning by Kathleen Huggins

thanks will look for that