How is weaning usually done?
Weaning begins when the baby starts taking solids at 4 to 6 months or is given ABM feedings to replace breastfeedings. The mother can begin by eliminating the least stressful feeding of the day and substituting solid food or ABM. Gradually, reduce the number of breastfeedings per day over a period of weeks. The last two feedings to be eliminated are first thing in the morning and at bedtime. The mother will need to decide which feeding is the most important for the baby and eliminate that one last.
