Hi Ladies! My question is for those of you who have breastfed your toddler and then dealt with weaning. My daughter is almost 19 months and addicted to the boob. Shortly after 12 months we had a few days where she only nursed a few times and I was real excited. Then she went back to wanting to nurse throughout the day. I have loved nursing and did not anticipate how much I would like it. I am incredibly thankful it's gone well for me. I'm happy to continue nursing in the morning and at bedtime, but throughout the day can get frustrating. I know she does it for comfort, but she wants it when it's just us at home, not only when she's stressed. Currently she nurses at least 6-8 times a day, including morning and night (just at bedtime, she sleeps through the night). I've read that weaning is a lot easier with a willing child, so I've sorta been waiting to for that to happen. I've tried wearing clothes that make the boobs less accessible. She will often pull on my clothes so much I'm afraid she will rip them. And I've definitely tried distractions. To make things a little interesting, I'm actually 12 weeks pregnant now. I had thought maybe a decrease in supply would lessen her interest, but now she just nurses on both sides each session instead of one. If you've gone through something similar, I'd love your encouragement and suggestions!
Re: Weaning a Boob-Obsessed Toddler
Maybe this is your DD's way of saying she's not ready to give it up
Best of luck!
BFP#1: 9/9/2014 DS born 4/7/15
BFP#2: 6/16/2016 MC/D&C: 7/29/2016
BFP#3: 10/14/2016 (fingers crossed for a sticky bean)
Good suggestion. I'll try it
BFP#1: 9/9/2014 DS born 4/7/15
BFP#2: 6/16/2016 MC/D&C: 7/29/2016
BFP#3: 10/14/2016 (fingers crossed for a sticky bean)