Stopping breastfeeding…

I’d like to slowly stop breastfeeding now… went through a stage where she was only having around 3 feeds in the daytime and 2 at night and was going to keep cutting them down but recently she’s been physically asking for more by pulling down my top and there is no real amount of feeds I’m doing a day, I am trying to distract when she asks for it. I also have a wedding I would like to attend in 4 weeks but she has never taken a bottle, wondering now how I get milk into her when she’s not with me? What’s the best cups/bottles? She’s very stubborn and pushes away from me when it’s not breast, any tips would be amazing!

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At this age she should be fine with no milk while you're away (I'm assuming it won't be for very long).

Unfortunately, weaning at this age is most often purely parent-led which means that there will be protests/tears. You just have to be strong, hold the boundary and distract, distract, distract. And remember that this is going to be the first substantial loss she's experiencing in her life, she's allowed to feel sad about it and you'll have to support her through it!

I recommend Emma Pickett's instagram, podcast and books for anything weaning related - her content is brilliant and very helpful! X

Have you tried an open cup? Assuming your baby is one and eating 3 meals a day, they dont need milk?

I honestly wouldn't bother with introducing a bottle at this stage! She should be fine with food and water for one day but you could also trying expressed milk in a cup x ☺️

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