Tips for Gradual Weaning: Cut Out One Nursing Session at a Time
Tips for Gradual Weaning – Tip #2:
Cut Out One Nursing Session at a Time
The weaning process can be slow—really slow. But this is okay. It’s best not to set deadlines to have your baby weaned. Instead, when you (and your child) are losing interest in breastfeeding, focus on eliminating one nursing session at a time. Remember, baby steps. The slower, the better.
Start by cutting out the least important nursing session of the day.
You can either forgo it completely and offer your baby a distraction (reading a book, playing, a cup of water, etc.) or work on shortening that session down to nothing.
Aim to eliminate one feeding every 3 to 7 days. Many moms work on dropping one feeding a week.
Go at your child’s pace. If he’s happy and not too bothered by the decrease in breastfeeding, you know you’ve found your weaning cadence. If your baby is miserable, he might not be ready to wean, or at least not at the pace you’re aiming for.
