POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. Hello parent,
Night weaning breastfed children
It’s OK to think about night weaning for healthy breastfed children from 12 months of age.
At this age, most children are getting enough food during the day for their growth and development. But before 12 months, night weaning breastfed babies can reduce your milk supply.
Here’s how to get started with night weaning for breastfed children.
Short night feed
If your child’s night feed is short (less than 5 minutes), you can phase out night feeds by stopping the feed altogether and re-settling your child using sleep and settling techniques that work best for you and your baby. Note that it might take several nights for you and your child to get used to the new routine.
Longer night-time feed
If your child’s night feed is usually longer than 5 minutes, you can gradually cut down the time you spend feeding over 5-7 nights. This will help your child get used to the change.
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