Phasing Out Breastfeeding

How to make the switch go smoothly.

By Kate Kelly

The nutrition breast milk provides is only one component of nursing. The other is the emotional comfort and closeness that it facilitates. As you phase out breastfeeding, be sure to substitute other activities that allow you to snuggle, such as reading stories or singing songs. If you're weaning to a bottle, feeding sessions won't be the same, but they're still a way to cuddle and be close.

Try not to look at weaning as taking something away. Instead, view it as your baby's moving on to the next developmental stage.

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