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How to settle toddler - weaning from breast at 2.5 years

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Mammyandcub · 11/01/2025 19:09

Hello. I’ve breastfed my little one for 2.5 years, it’s been her biggest comfort and pretty much the only way I’ve been able to settle her and get her down for naps. I felt like I’ve had to stop now as breastfeeding has been causing me pain - I feel bad but it’s the right time for me as I can’t handle the discomfort of it now. Only thing is, now I have no idea how to settle her for a nap. I cuddled her to sleep last night without breastfeeding and it went fine, however it is impossible for me to settle her for a nap - and she definitely still needs one as she gets very groggy when she misses one! Any advice for alternatives to breastfeeding for settling toddlers after weaning? Thank you :)

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Happymchappyface · 11/01/2025 19:14

Emma Pickett is your friend here. She’s an IBCLC with a special interest in stopping breastfeeding. She has lots of information on her website, instagram, books and podcast about stopping breastfeeding with older nurselings.

She has a podcast episode all about weaning ‘boobie monsters’ which might help.

TinyMouseTheatre · 12/01/2025 12:24

Could you put her in the pushchair and go out for a walk at the same time each day?

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