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Weaning tips for FTM.

MrssnellingMrssnelling member
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I plan on starting the weaning process in July. Any tips on how to do this. I'm a FTM and have no idea how to begin. thank you so much!
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Re: Weaning tips for FTM.

  • AlikiAliki member
    How old is your LO?

    Your ticker isn't updated, so it says you're 48 weeks pregnant ;)

    Assuming that you delivered near your EDD, your LO will be 3 months old in July? Is that correct? I dont want to assume.

    With my first DD, when she turned 1 year old, I put away my pump (which started to kill my supply), and I did the "don't offer, don't refuse" method-- which means I stopped putting her on my lap and offering my breast to her, but if she asked for it (she would sign for "milk"), I would never refuse her. She weaned around 13 months.

    FYI, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics,
    "reaffirms its recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of a baby's life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby"
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