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Weaning off the boob

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1836laura · 17/12/2023 13:50

I have 3 children and the third (7mo DD) has been, by far, the most committed to the boob. She wants nothing to do with anything that merely resembles a boob but is not my actual boob, and so has never taken a dummy or bottle. Things have become a little easier since we started giving her purées as my boobs have enjoyed some much needed respite during the day. However her dedication to the boob remains unfaltering in the evening and during the night when she demands unrestricted access to it at all times. She’ll go down to sleep around 7.30pm but if I leave the room it’s as if she immediately knows and a meltdown will ensue until the boob is returned to her mouth. During the night she will regularly seek the boob (we bed share) for some nocturnal satisfaction. She’s not feeding, just comforting. I would like to stop breastfeeding in the next month or so - but how do I do it?! Especially as there’s nothing else I can give her for comfort. Do I just go cold turkey? I hate to leave her to cry. Any tips on how to do this without causing too much upset from anyone who has been through a similar experience would be very welcome 🙏

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Sholkedabemus · 17/12/2023 14:01

Whilst ever you are bed sharing it will be very difficult to wean her off. She could now go into her own room and her father can see to her. Whilst ever you are around, she will want your breast. I feel some crying is inevitable so it depends how much you want to wean her.

If you can put up with it a bit longer it could be easier. Many babies lose interest in suckling as they approach one. That’s also the age when it’s advised to stop dummies and bottles.

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