When it comes to weaning, it’s not easy for mothers, and it’s a painful experience that most breastfed babies have to deal with. In the constant cry of the baby, some mothers have been frustrated and failed repeatedly. Obviously, weaning is hopeless if they choose to continue feeding.

One. Scientific weaning starts from gradually reducing the number of feedings

In order to implement the weaning plan in a scientific and orderly manner, the first step is to gradually reduce the number of feedings. While reducing the frequency of breastfeeding, mothers should also increase the amount of complementary foods to meet the needs of the baby. After the baby's digestion and absorption are stable and everything is normal, make a new round of reduction arrangements for the baby, so that the baby can gradually adapt to the step-by-step process. This is also good for the physical and mental health of the mother, because the secretion of breast milk is related to the number of times the baby sucks. Reducing the number of times the baby feeds is the best way to naturally reduce breast milk.

Method 1: Start by reducing the number of breastfeedings during the day

In the process, mothers are advised to start by reducing the number of breastfeedings during the day. It is necessary to appropriately extend the time of each breastfeeding and reduce the number of breastfeedings during the day. For example, the baby originally needs to eat breast milk 6 times a day, which can be gradually reduced to 5 times, 4 times, 3 times during the day... Until the day can leave breast milk. Also, there are plenty of things to attract your baby during the day. On the basis of adding complementary foods, play more games with your baby to distract your baby from feeding.

Method 2: Gradually weaning night milk

Night is the hardest time, when babies have the strongest attachment to breast milk. You can do this by weaning in the middle of the night first. Many babies can't sleep through the night when they are one year old, because they still need to eat a little in the middle of the night, so they gradually cut off this meal. When your baby is tossing and turning, comfort him and hug him. At this time, if the father or other family members take on the task of coaxing sleep, it will be easier to release the baby's attachment to the mother and breast milk.

Two. After deciding to wean scientifically, we must be decisive and not delay

Now that you've decided to wean your baby and start implementing a weaning plan, it's important to be decisive and not delay. Because weaning is definitely not what the baby wants, crying for a while is definitely inevitable. Rather than repeating the weaning plan over and over and giving your baby emotional stimulation over and over again, it is wiser to finish the weaning in a firm and complete way.

Method 1: Don't be soft-hearted and give up

This is also a test for the mother. Therefore, if you are determined to wean your baby, it is recommended that mothers not blindly implement the weaning plan, otherwise it will only bring about weaning anxiety again and again. Don't "eat once" just because you are soft-hearted. Once there is a first time, there will be a second time, and your previous efforts will be abandoned.

Method 2: Be sure to soothe the baby

Of course, the attitude is decisive, the mother must comfort the baby more, instead of hiding, or simply leave home for a few days, this will make the baby feel that he "lose" his breast milk and "lose" his mother at the same time. During the weaning process, the baby is very attached to breast milk and always wants to touch or suck breast milk. this is normal phenomenon. what should I do? Only by diverting more attention, mother and baby should interact more and take the baby out to play. After the baby eats the complementary food, encourage him more, and tell the baby with practical actions: even if he does not breastfeed, his mother still loves him very much.

Third, the addition of the father is more conducive to the easy realization of the weaning plan

When it comes to weaning, many people think it's between mother and baby. In fact, in order to complete weaning more easily and smoothly, the role of the father cannot be ignored.

Before planning to wean, the mother can properly hand over the work of taking care of the baby to the father, such as playing with him and coaxing him to sleep. This can give mother and baby an adaptation process, and can also reduce the baby's excessive dependence on mother.

Fourth, in this case, it is not advisable to wean blindly

Although the weaning process must be resolute and decisive, if there are special circumstances, corresponding adjustments must be made.

For example, the baby has a sudden illness during weaning, or refuses milk substitutes, etc.; it is not suitable for weaning when the season changes. At this time, the baby is prone to gastrointestinal problems, which can easily lead to the occurrence of diseases such as colds. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best seasons for weaning, and mothers may wish to implement a weaning plan at this time.