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Weaning: Tips for breast-feeding mothers
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When's the best time to start weaning?
Are there certain times when it wouldn't be smart to start weaning?
What's the best way to begin weaning?
Should I refuse feedings during the weaning process?
What about nutrition after weaning?
How long does weaning take?
What about nutrition after weaning?
If you wean your child from breast-feeding before age 1, use expressed breast milk or iron-fortified formula. Don't give your child cow's milk until after his or her first birthday.
You can wean your child to a bottle and then a cup or directly to a cup. When introducing your child to a bottle, choose a time when he or she isn't extremely hungry and might have more patience. Use a bottle nipple with a slow flow at first. If you use a bottle nipple with a fast flow, your child might become accustomed to that and get frustrated with the pacing and different flow rate of milk during breast-feeding.