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Weaning
Weaning can be challenging depending on your baby and how attached he is to breastfeeding. Learn how to tell if your baby is ready to be weaned, and get advice on how to introduce cow's milk into his diet.
Your Age-by-Age Guide to Weaning
Even though there's no universal approach to weaning, there are a few golden rules that can help the transition go smoothly for you and baby. The first rule? Be prepared. To that end, we've rounded up lactation consultants, developmental experts, and real moms to help you get both mind and body ready for weaning.
Your Age-by-Age Guide to Weaning
Even though there's no universal approach to weaning, there are a few golden rules that can help the transition go smoothly for you and baby. The first rule? Be prepared. To that end, we've rounded up lactation consultants, developmental experts, and real moms to help you get both mind and body ready for weaning.
How to Wean Your Child from Breastfeeding
Just when you finally get the hang of breastfeeding, it's time to wean your baby. Here's how to ensure the transition from breast to bottle is a surefire success.
Introducing a Sippy Cup
The first step in weaning your baby is getting him used to a cup. If you haven't introduced one yet, now may be the time.
Pacifiers, Bottles, and Breastfeeding: Easy Ways to Wean
Turn to this quick "give-it-up guide" to help you break Baby's dependencies on Binkys, bottles, blankies, and the breast.
"Am I Wrong to Want to Stop Breastfeeding?"
One mom wonders if she is wrong to want to stop breastfeeding after only two months.
The Dos and Don'ts of Weaning
Move beyond breast milk to solid foods and keep baby happy while doing it. Learn the ins and outs today.
Checklist: How to Teach Baby to Use a Sippy Cup
Drinking from a cup takes practice. Here are tips to help your baby try to drink from a sippy cup.
Returning to Work After Breastfeeding
Give baby as much time as possible to adjust to the bottle.
The Do's and Don'ts of Weaning
It's best to have a plan when weaning your little one. We tell you how to make the process go as smoothly as possible for you and your little one.
Bottle-to-Cup Transitions
How to help your child during this difficult switch.
This Mom Shared Such an Emotional Post About Her Son Weaning from Breastfeeding
The now-viral post captures the mom's raw, mixed emotions about her son weaning himself from breastfeeding, and her struggle to comfort him in other ways.