Breastfeeding Beyond 1 Year: Common Questions & Answers
One of the first times I ever saw (or at least noticed) someone breastfeeding a baby was when I was 19 years old. I was having a chat with my pastor’s wife on their back porch when her then...
View Article4 Critical Things You Should Know About Weaning Babies onto Solids
“Did you see that?! Look, he did it again—he’s watching me eat. I’ll bet he’s getting ready for real food.” “Aren’t you going to feed him something from the table? A little bit won’t hurt him.” “If...
View ArticleWeaning from Breastfeeding: 7 Things for Moms to Consider
Weaning from breastfeeding: I have successfully done this with four children. Okay, that’s not true. I have successfully weaned one child. The first three weaned themselves. Well, maybe that’s not...
View Article10 Tips to Keep Your Baby from Weaning at 6 Months
It’s extremely common to hear mothers say that their infants self-weaned between six to eight months of age. With developmental milestones, teething, and just generally getting more involved in the...
View ArticleI’m Ready to Be Done. How Do I Wean My Baby?
Breastfeeding can be taxing for mom. There are any number of reasons that a woman may want or need to wean her baby, including going back to work, illness, pregnancy, and just feeling tired of...
View ArticleExtended Breastfeeding: Weaning Your Older Child Gently
My daughter loved breastfeeding. Weaning wasn’t even on our radar when we hit the one year mark. We simply kept on going and I found myself in the world of extended breastfeeding. It hadn’t been my...
View ArticlePregnancy and Breastfeeding: When to start weaning?
Congratulations! You just found out that you are expecting again! However, you are still nursing your little one. A big question looms – pregnancy and breastfeeding: when to start weaning? I have...
View ArticleYour Questions Answered: Tandem Nursing Your Infant and Toddler
Are you expecting a baby any day now, but still haven’t weaned your toddler? Are you wondering if tandem nursing your infant and toddler will work? Will your body continue to make milk for toddler or...
View ArticleWeaning a Two Year Old Child
When it came time to wean my 2 year old I found I was venturing into uncharted territory somewhat, as both my girls I’d weaned at 19 months. Suddenly I found I had a full little personality on my...
View ArticleWeaning My Baby and the Guilt I Felt
In January, Hubby and I found out we were expecting our fourth blessing. A complete surprise! We weren’t even living in the same state at the time while building our new home. Because of my past...
View ArticleStages of Weaning: Introducing Solid Food
So you realize that your baby isn’t a newborn any longer and you feel as if they are ready to take the next step in feeding–solids. There are several stages of weaning and while the introduction of...
View ArticleHow to Wean Baby Off Breast: Tackling Night Weaning
I have nursed four babies into toddler-hood and as much as I love and advocate for breastfeeding, night weaning is still my least favorite (and slightly dreaded) part of nursing. I’ve never really been...
View ArticleThe Quick Guide To Weaning Baby Off Formula
It’s been three days since your baby’s relatively uncomplicated delivery. Your nipples are extremely sore, bleeding and cracked. But, the nurses at the hospital told you it was fine. You notice your...
View ArticleWeaning: Breastfeeding Pain and Soothing Methods
There are several things to consider when you are ready for weaning. Breastfeeding pain can become a real problem if you do not take a gentle approach. Coping with the pain and discomfort can be...
View ArticleWeaning to Get Pregnant – and the Guilt We Feel
The breastfeeding relationship between a mother and a child is perhaps one of the most beautiful and sacred of bonds. It’s an experience like no other, but like most good things, there is eventually an...
View ArticleA Flexible Baby Weaning Schedule for Toddlers
So, your toddler has been eating table food and drinking from a cup for a while. Maybe you’re expecting your next baby, or you’re just ready to stop nursing, but your little one is still asking for the...
View ArticleStopping Breastfeeding Cold Turkey
For a variety of reasons, you may find yourself in a position where stopping breastfeeding cold turkey is your only option. I have been in this position, and while nothing can quite exactly prepare you...
View ArticleA Benediction to Weaning Moms
Breastfeeding is a two-sided relationship and that doesn’t change when it comes to weaning. There is often a lot of focus on the process of weaning the baby, but it is also a process for the mother....
View ArticleWeaning off Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding into Toddlerhood
One thing is certain about breastfeeding: it seems like everyone has an opinion about it! A quick stroll around the old interweb will show you that many people who aren’t breastfeeding are offering...
View ArticleWeaning Your Baby – One Mom’s Dilemma
Weaning your baby comes with many questions, emotions, and struggles. It is not a simple process. No mother and baby go through weaning exactly the same way. I have a dilemma.I have been breastfeeding...
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