Latin Meaning: The name Catherine is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Catherine is: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin 'Katharina', from the Greek 'Aikaterina'.
Self-weaning is when a baby stops breastfeeding on his or her own. Self-weaning usually happens at a gradual pace over time. As children grow older, get more of their nutrition from solid foods, and become more independent, they will eventually begin to nurse less often than they did when they were younger.
The Slow Wean. 1  1. Slowly wean your child off the pacifier, like you did the bottle or the breast. Remember that your child has formed an attachment to their pacifier and giving it up may not be easy for them. 2  2. Choose the times of the day when your child is least likely to want their pacifier and remove it from sight.