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Stopping breastfeeding toddler- undecided

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Tbug · 07/11/2024 18:44

My LG was 3 in oct and she’s always been a boob monster and I’ve always loved that because we had a very traumatic start so I’ve found it amazing. But I think I feel done now as she still wants boob all the time! But I’m worried I’m gunna regret stopping, how do you know when to stop 😫

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CelticPromise · 07/11/2024 18:46

It doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can reduce feeding and still continue. Check out Emma Pickett on Instagram, she's got some great stuff on weaning toddlers gently.

Tbug · 07/11/2024 18:48

Yeah I could probably drop to once a day but just think maybe it’s time cos TTC and I’m sure it kills my libido 😂

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Singleandproud · 07/11/2024 18:48

How often is she actually feeding?

DD went back to almost newborn frequency when her molars came through just before she turned 3 and then feeds dropped massively until it was 10 seconds once a week as if she was just checking the still worked.
Then the night before her 3rd birthday she had a random long feed and gave them a pat and said "Bye bye boobies, I'm a big girl now" and that was it, she just chose to pack it in.

HallidayJones6779 · 07/11/2024 18:48

I think when you know, you know OP. And trust me, you will always miss it! But just view it as moving into the next phase of your life together - rather than boob, a hot chocolate together (or something special perhaps) on occasion.

Pomegranatemum · 07/11/2024 18:53

A second vote for Emma Pickett. I actually had two weaning consultations with her. The first one involved talking through the reasons for wanting to wean (very useful), and tips on reducing the number of feeds. I then decided a second session would be useful a few months later once I knew I did need to go for it. I cried a lot leading up to and during the last feed and it still makes me well up, but I don’t regret it at all.

Autumn1990 · 07/11/2024 18:54

I told mine there would be no more after 4th birthday, a good 6 months in advance. I thought that we would both be really upset but her latch changed and it got rather painful so feeds were reduced and by the time the birthday came around it was one very brief feed a day. I was ready to stop. She still asks now 3 months later.
I was glad it stopped when it did, it was the right time for me and I think I would have regretted it earlier.

Tbug · 07/11/2024 22:08

Thanks all so much, she feeds morning and evening then sometimes in the afternoon if she’s super tired 🥰 thanks for the advice x

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