How Do You Wean A Baby From Breastfeeding To A Bottle?
It can take a lot of your energy, time and effort from you to wean or transition your nursed baby to take a bottle. But if you prepare yourself ahead of time, it could be an easier process for you and your baby. Start at an early age as possible. Try introducing a baby bottle at around six to eight weeks. During this time, there won’t be any risk of nipple confusion and babies are more open to new things. Try not to push or force your baby to take a bottle for the first time you give the baby bottle to your baby. Don’t make your baby scared or afraid of the bottle. Try to transition your child into taking the bottle in a slow, smooth paced, so your child is more comfortable with the bottle and not just take the breast away from baby completely. Try to make the weaning process fun for your baby, sing a song, make funny faces, tickle and giggle with your baby. Also, having someone else to introduce the baby bottle for the first time to your baby would be best to do other than mom. It wou
