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Anyone else weaning at 14 wks?

270 replies

sleepfinder · 13/12/2006 17:08

My DS has been taking milk only during daytime hours since week 9 - and recently he has been guzzling so much I think that he's going to explode with so much fluid.

So going on the advice of my mother, I tried a little mashed banana after his morning bottle and he absolutely shrieked with joy. After a few days of this, he is now opening his mouth to accept the spoon and swiping at the spoon with his fist (he's not getting it yet though).

No adverse effects poop wise, sleep wise, mood wise etc. Sleeping well through the nights, napping normally and not guzzling huge quantities of milk before bed.

Anyone else on a similar route?

OP posts:
DizzyBinterWonderland · 13/12/2006 21:07

oh i see. mis read your post sorry. but yes, no need for the food so just leave it out til his tummy settles, or better still til 26 weeks at least. oh, and slap your HV around the head with a wet kipper!

merrylissiemas · 13/12/2006 21:13

i agree, it doesn't sound like your LO is ready. i only weaned when i did coz ds was so obviously not satisfied, try again in few weeks

noddyholder · 13/12/2006 21:28

VQV Where did I suggest she wanted a cheerleader?BUT she was asking for support not advice and i just commented on that.

merrylissiemas · 13/12/2006 21:30

i think this is 1 of those threads where everyone is going to disagree.

noddyholder · 13/12/2006 21:32

Medical'advice'changes all the time aswell.In the last 3 years the recommended blood pressure targets have changed twice at least so I was switched diet and medication wise and who knows when it will change again. Why can't someone who is doing their thing come on here seeking others doing the same without getting a sermon?I think most people do know what the guidelines are but situations arise and you do make other choices.

DizzyBinterWonderland · 13/12/2006 21:35

the OP said 'going on the advice of my mother' so may not have been aware of the advice of the WHO, Unicef, DOH etc etc.

merrylissiemas · 13/12/2006 21:36

here here noddy. everyone knows that bf is best for baby, but not everyone can. everyone is different and we should support, not villify mums who need advice

lulumama · 13/12/2006 21:37

don;t think anyone was giving a sermon...just concerned for the OP , if going on old advice...

it is hard to blithely support someone when you are aware what they have been advised is not necessarily the best course of action...

merrylissiemas · 13/12/2006 21:37

do understand lulu, but there are always exceptions to the rule

CouldEquallyHaveBeenAnAardvark · 13/12/2006 21:39

Loads of people don't know what the guidelines are though, NH - because HVs are woefully misinformed and they go off the advice of their mothers.

And on a parenting site it is remiss IMO not to point out what the latest thinking is - it's harsh to read for people who've weaned early, maybe - but remiss not to say it all the same.

Dottydotthehalls · 13/12/2006 21:40

dept of health

This is helpful - dept. of health guidance on weaning - sets a limit of 17 weeks as a minimum, but encourages weaning to start "at about six months". It's not an exact science!

noddyholder · 13/12/2006 21:41

tbh My son is 12 and the guidelines are irrelevant to me now I was only saying that the op'er had made her decision so leave her alone.

CouldEquallyHaveBeenAnAardvark · 13/12/2006 21:43

No.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 13/12/2006 21:45

No-one has been vilified. People are taking things incredibly personally here.

Giving someone the best advice available is supporting them - even if it conflicts with a choice made.

If you think its okay to blindly support someone - just to be supportive well thats up to you of course. I happen to think that, that kind of response is not very helpful.

CouldEquallyHaveBeenAnAardvark · 13/12/2006 21:46

Should I post "aw, hun, you do what you think is best, you know your baby best, go on, wean the little blighter and ignore all the nasty women who are concerned for his future health and just making you feel bad"?

shepherdswatchedtheirfLOCKETS · 13/12/2006 21:47

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DizzyBinterWonderland · 13/12/2006 21:47

rofl naughty lockets!

noddyholder · 13/12/2006 21:47

The opening poster sounds like she knows what she wants to do in spite of the guidelines so if that is blind support so be it.I am off to fluff up my pom poms

VeniVidiVickiQV · 13/12/2006 21:48

She's made a decision. She is allowed to change her mind, now she has been presented with the correct advice. Or not, such is her wish.

She now has a well rounded pool of advice to source from. Just because its not her first choice, or if it doesnt fit with what she has decided - doesnt mean we cant provide the proper information - the same way you would expect anyone to do on a parenting forum or otherwise.

No-one is picking on anyone. I dont know why you are trying to make it look as though that is the case.

CouldEquallyHaveBeenAnAardvark · 13/12/2006 21:49

Hmm, I just googled cheerleader with my safesearch off on google...I was going to post an image of you, NH.

Suffice to say I won't...!

CouldEquallyHaveBeenAnAardvark · 13/12/2006 21:50

Good old Wiki - this is Noddyholder and the early weaners

(Please take this in good humour - I mean it thus!)

Dottydotthehalls · 13/12/2006 21:51

more info

I agree VVV - while you and I may disagree about the right time to wean/reasons behind weaning, the important thing is to be aware of the rationale and therefore make an informed decision either way. As I said earlier, we followed the guidance for ds1 as it felt right, appropriate, but didn't for ds2 as it didn't. That's what parenting's all about - making decisions based on knowledge and gut feeling...

VeniVidiVickiQV · 13/12/2006 21:51

Awww look - they are all seeing what each other had for breakfast.....how sweet

merrylissiemas · 13/12/2006 21:52

i'm just saying that not every child can wait til 6 months. in the same way that not every child is potty trained at 2. you have your opinion which is great, but it doesn't necessarily mean youre right. docs are often wrong and i just feel you are being a bit hard on a woman who is doing her best for her child

Dottydotthehalls · 13/12/2006 21:53

Potty trained at 2??!!! I wish... (if only weaning early was somehow linked to potty training early..! )