Weaning

blushingbride_08

Does anyone have any advice on how to wean? My LO is 11 months and still nurses every 2 hrs. Help!

kjc03

Maybe try turning he or she onto more solid foods? My son dramatically cut down on nursing once he found solid foods to be enjoyable. 

MommyKayla11

I'd try offering the bottle instead of the breast for some feedings. Each day try to increase the amount of bottle feedings. 

TiffanyBerry

This was nearly my daughter, though it was about every 3 hours, including night.

She slowed down around 15-16mo, after a definite uptick in the month or two around her first birthday.

I'm sure others will have more advice on weaning (take o

rheinand

I had the same problem! And when ever I would try offering my DD a bottle she refused to take it. She would rather of starved herself than take a bottle! First of all, I definitely suggest trying solid foods. Start by giving your DD cereal in the morni

melissa0726

We weaned around 11-12 months.  I kept a sippy of milk available at all times.  When she would "ask" to nurse, I would immediately offer the sippy instead.  Consistency was really key. 

If that didn't work, I'd offer a small

meg1974

I did the don't offer/don't' refuse method with DD1. It was so easy on both her and me - she never cried, and I never hurt. 

If you're in a hurry, you could try offering yogurt instead of a feeding. Or, try spacing them out slowly.