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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old boy2 years ago

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Hello my 2 year old still breastfeeds to sleep.If i say no then he cries a lot and it takes a lot of time and effort to make him sleep. how do i stop breastfeeding and how to make him sleep without breastfeeding

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

A. Separate Naps from Nursing. ...Perfect The Environment. ...Let Dad do Late Night Feedings. ...Keep a Clear Line Between Playtime and Naptime. ...Wean Off the Nipple.Make nursing part of the bedtime routine. ...Gradually reduce the length of your overnight nursing sessions. ...Increase quality time during the day together. ...Get your partner involved in overnight feedings! ...Talk to your toddler – and gently tell them no.Hands-on settling is one option where you comfort your baby with gentle 'ssshh' sounds, gentle rhythmic patting, rocking or stroking until baby is calm or asleep. If your baby becomes or stays distressed pick him up for a cuddle until calm or asleep before putting baby back in the cot.Drop one breastfeed at a time, and wait a few days before you drop the next one. ...Consider dropping daytime breastfeeds first, then gradually drop any bedtime or night-time feeds. ...Encourage shorter feeds if your child likes to fall asleep at the breast.Follow a Sleep Routine. Just like you likely do, your baby thrives off of routine. ...Get Your Baby on a Schedule. ...Don't Let Your Baby Get Overtired. ...Lay Your Baby Down Drowsy but Awake. ...Follow a Sleep Training Plan.

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