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Any tips on how to wean my 9 month old?


My original plan was to breastfeed til she was two. My hormones are so out of control and I feel helpless. I've been feeding on demand. We made it through her little biting phase, but she doesn't shake off trying to pull down my shirt. A nurse I spoke to says that I should start by weaning in the night and that my husband should be on baby duty because she'll smell my milk. That's failed on numerous occasions, he always breaks and gives her to me to feed. We'll never have her sleep in her own crib at this rate :( Not that co-sleeping is a bad thing, it's just not for me. I feel guilty for wanting to wean her off something she obviously wants so much. I just can't physically or emotionally do this anymore. I'm looking to get answers from someone who's been in the same situation. What worked for you and your baby?

Posted: 03/13/2013 by a BabyCenter Member

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I've always been told to start by omitting a daytime feeding such as lunch. Nighttime feeding should be the last to go because BFing isn't just about feeding, it's also comfort. I would trying replacing one daytime feeding with bottle/cup or solids for a few days (or weeks, depends on how quickly you want to wean) then another for the same amount of time. Bedtime feeding should be the last ( and probably the hardest)! Good luck
posted 03/16/2013 by mixonmelissa
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