Weaning is an important and inevitable stage in the life of mom and baby. Before starting this difficult procedure, a woman must clearly answer the question of why breastfeeding is stopped, draw up an action plan, and also agree with people who will help her (for example, dad or grandmother).
Instructions
Step 1
To understand when to start the weaning process, first evaluate the child's willingness. If the baby can be distracted when he asks for breast, fed with food when mom is not around and put to bed without breast at least once, weaning can begin. In addition, it is necessary to assess the mother's readiness for the upcoming procedure. Milk flushes are of paramount importance here. If your breasts are soft and not filling up much, it may be the right time.
Step 2
Now you need to set several goals for yourself, each of which will take about 2-3 weeks to achieve. The first goal is to increase the interval between daily feedings. Try to replace or push back the latch during the day. Offer your baby a drink, try to find a drink that will eventually replace his nighttime breastfeeding. For children under one and a half years old, such a drink is an appropriate milk mixture, and for older children - unsweetened compote, fruit drink or plain water.
Step 3
The second goal is a separate dream. If the baby sleeps with you at night and has the ability to suckle without hindrance, it's time to "move" him to a separate bed. Gradually increase the distance between mom and baby, you may have to resort to the help of dad, who can rock the baby and bring him a drink at night.
Step 4
The third goal is to organize the day in such a way that the baby will forget about the breast. Create a variety of distractions to keep your child busy and not thinking about mom and her milk. Consider support options for a crying toddler who is used to sucking to calm down.
Step 5
The fourth goal is the psychological preparation of the child. Be sure to talk with the little one about the upcoming changes, give relevant examples from life, come up with accessible stories and tales. Beat the situation with the crumbs' favorite toys: the bunny went to sleep, he does not wake up at night, and in the morning he drinks water or compote.
Step 6
Remember, all of your actions should be permeated with a positive attitude, and not a feeling of deep tiredness from feeding. The child must understand that weaning does not deprive him of his mother, but helps him to become an adult and independent.
