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MrsR
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tips for weaning baby?
Does anyone have any tips on how to wean a baby from breastfeeding to formula? I am going to start weaning Talia in a few weeks so any suggestions will be helpful.
TIA!
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Posted 11/13/05 8:09 PM  |
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monkeybride
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Re: tips for weaning baby?
Well since we've had to supplement from the get go I offer her a bottle at almost every session and now sometimes she only gets a bottle depending on when I last pumped. Sometimes her bottle is breastmilk and sometimes its formula. So she is used to taking both. I don't know if this will help you or not though because there are still times when she really only wants to nurse.
Are you having to go back to work?
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| Posted 11/13/05 8:17 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: tips for weaning baby?
Start skipping a feeding & giving her a bottle instead, than increase to 2 feedings and so on....that should eliminate the Dolly Parton effect. Most importantly be aware of your health when you do this - if you come down with a fever, it could be a sign of a breast infection and needs to be taken care of as soon as possible.
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| Posted 11/13/05 8:21 PM |
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MrsR
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Re: tips for weaning baby?
I have another question -
Let's say she takes 5 feedings a day - can I wean her down to 1 or 2 a day - will the body automatically lower my milk production?
I am BF'ing Talia for three months - then I plan to wean her - use my frozen breast milk for another month or so then go to formula. - but I am thinking maybe I would nurse her at night still - is that possible?
Message edited 11/13/2005 8:31:00 PM.
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| Posted 11/13/05 8:24 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: tips for weaning baby?
Posted by MrsR
I have another question -
Let's say she takes 5 feedings a day - can I wean her down to 1 or 2 a day - will the body automatically lower my milk production?
It should from what I understand. Its a total supply/demand issue and your body doesn't make more until you give it away. That is why my LC gets on me about pumping to keep my milk supply up so I would think the opposite would be true.
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| Posted 11/13/05 8:29 PM |
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