09 May 5 Tips for Weaning A Toddler
5 Tips for Weaning A Toddler My 16.5 month old and I both love breastfeeding. The bonding, the special quiet moments together, the nutritional value, the benefits for me, the list of your typical reasons are nothing new. I could go on and on, but most of all, it worked for us. We recently came to a point where I knew it was time to start weaning him off. Not only was he constantly trying to rip my shirt off, but a couple weeks ago I caught a nasty stomach bug, and that was the day I realized how much of a toll it was taking on my body. I lost 5 lbs in a 24 hour period from this bug. I couldn't even keep water down, yet I had to continue to nurse my son whenever he asked for it. We were in a vicious "don't offer, don't refuse" cycle, and I...