POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years agoA. Shorten sessions
Often toddlers are busy throughout the day but like to get in a long breastfeeding session before naps and bedtime to relax. Again, talk to your toddler about what’s happening, and put a limit on how long these sessions will last.
To avoid any back and forth about when you’re done, set a timer. Perhaps that means breastfeeding for 15 minutes, reading a favorite book, then putting them to bed. After a week or two, decrease the time to 10 minutes, followed by a book and a song, then bed.
You can continue to slowly decrease the breastfeeding time, replacing it with other activities your toddler enjoys. Once they know they’ll still get that undivided attention from you, they’re more likely to let go of the feeds more easily.
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