The Gentle Art of Withdrawal
Breastfeeding may be one of the most special parts of motherhood. One of the most personal and sometimes stressful decisions to make as a nursing mother is when to wean.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed until the age of 6 months, and fed on milk and solids within 6 months to 1 year. When it's time to wean your baby and for you, for whatever reason, experts recommend that you take slow.
"Breastfeeding is partly to food, and a lot about security," says Judy Levy-Stutsky, co-coordinator of parent education and clinical coordinator for the outpatient Adventist healthCare lactation Centre for equity in health and wellness. "Help make an easy and smooth transition by leaving the baby and lead to much time for cuddling and bonding."
Here are some other tips to keep in mind when weaning your baby:
- make a plan. Look at the calendar and pick a target date, one that is at least a month to have the baby weaned from breastfeeding. Then make a plan and work on that date, by gradually replacing breastfeeding with a bottle or cup. Knowing what you are working towards and having plenty of time to achieve this can help reduce stress and make it easier for you and your baby.
- Let baby set the pace. A withdrawal method is "do not offer, do not refuse." In other words, do not initiate breastfeeding within baby wants, and does not refuse when the baby needs. This approach may take little longer, but it can help ease the transition for your baby.
- Start with a mid-morning or mid-day diet. Try bottle or offer a cup when your baby is more likely to be receptive to it, not when it is too tired or hungry. you take the first morning or night feedings in until your little one is used for bottles a cup. the morning and evening nursing time early care offer as much comfort as they do nutrition.
- Introduce solid food when it is good for your baby.
Make sure you go to prepare your baby's signals, not what family or friends say, when deciding to introduce solid foods
your baby might be ready for solid foods if :.
- He mastered the pincer grip, and can pick things up between his finger and thumb.
- It mimics your movements when you eat, and look carefully, you bring food to the mouth.
- He can hold his head up without assistance.
these are only a few signs, it may be good to introduce solids. Talk with your pediatrician first, and make a plan to deliver first food.
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