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The 10-Month Breastmilk Supply Drop
A mom needs breastfeeding scheduling advice now that her baby is eating solids. She wants to make sure her baby is getting enough nutrients from breastmilk.
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Yes, Early Self-Weaning Is a Thing!
A mom of a nine month old baby believes her baby has self-weaned but others say to keep trying to breastfeed. She’s frustrated and needs advice.
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Ditching the Pump
A mom needs help figuring out a new feeding schedule with her baby that no longer includes pumping but only breastfeeding and supplementing with formula.
Toddler
When “Toddler-Led” Weaning Just Ain’t Happening
How to wean your toddler from breastfeeding when your child is not ready but you are.
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The Emotions of Weaning
A nursing mother of a seven month old, who had a challenging time in the beginning, is worried about the future, when it comes time to wean even though she is not there yet with her baby.
Toddler
On “Scheduling” Big Milestones and Transitions
A mom turns to Amalah about tackling some big toddler transitions like potty training, weaning, and transitioning from a crib to a bed. Is there an ideal developmental time to “schedule” and plan for these milestones?
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When Weaning is Drawing Near
I am trying to welcome this new phase. After 20 months of breastfeeding, letting go of the latch is both hard and good.
Toddler
The Milk is Gone, the Comfort Sucking Remains
A mom needs help gently weaning her toddler son who can’t fall asleep without breastfeeding.
Toddler
Toddler Beds & Weaning
Help! My toddler has a hard time falling asleep without nursing and has now figured out how to climb out of the crib. How do I deal with these two sleep challenges?
Toddler
Goodbye, Pacifier, Goodbye
A mom needs help weaning her three-year old from his pacifier.
Parenting
Toddler Boob Grabbing? Yes, It’s a Thing.
My weaned toddler likes to grab at my breasts. Is this typical toddler behavior or should I be concerned?
Toddler
Weaning a Milk Monster
A mom would like to partially wean her toddler but she throws temper tantrums and the mom ultimately gives in because it’s nursing related. She needs help following through.
Baby
How to Introduce a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby
Now that I can pump breastmilk successfully, how do I introduce it to my exclusively-breastfed baby?
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The Advice Smackdown’s All Things Weaning Extravaganza
Bottles, boobs and sippy cups, oh my!
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Winning the Bottle Battle
My 14-month-old won’t give up her morning bottle without a fight. How do I get her fully weaned without going fully crazy?
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Breastfeeding & Rheumatoid Arthritis
I went off medication so I could have a baby and nurse him for as long as I could. I need to go back on it, but the emotional pain of forced weaning hurts just as much.
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Post-Weaning Blues
My 14 month old just weaned. I thought I was more than ready, but I’m devastated. Is this normal?
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Babies on (Nursing) Strike!
It’s been a week since my daughter nursed! Is this a strike or the end of breastfeeding?
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Adventures In Solid Food Feeding
Purees vs. finger foods vs. baby-led weaning and choking and coughing…when did feeding babies get so complicated?
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When You Simply Have To Wean
Medical issues mean I have to stop breastfeeding my son. How can I make the process as easy as possible for us both?