If “cold turkey” is a term that makes your freak out so much that it makes you grab for your pack of smokes like I do, let me offer another route: weaning yourself off of the habit. I have been there. I previously quit smoking in my twenties. After fifteen years of being a non-smoker, ...
If you’re attempting to wean your baby from his beloved pacifier then I say, you’re a mom with a mission. Although it may not be an easy task to accomplish, you can and will wean your baby from his pacifier if you follow these proven tips. 1. Be very creative! You have no choice but ...
Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to bond with your child and also provides nutrition and comfort. However, if you’re a mom that is considering weaning you child but your child doesn’t seem interested in being weaned, don’t fret – there’s help. In this brief article, I’ll discuss several mother-led weaning techniques to help you wean ...
Child-led weaning is one of the key points of the natural parenting movement. While the basics of child-led weaning are pretty self-explanatory, there are some common questions and misconceptions that parents may have. What is child-led weaning Child-led weaning is exactly what it sounds like: weaning on the child’s own timeline. This is different from ...
Most women who exclusively breastfeed do not ovulate or menstruate until the baby is partially or completely weaned. This can be a blessing or a curse, depending on when the woman plans on conceiving her next child. Conceiving while breastfeeding is tricky because it is so hard to track one’s fertility without a period to ...
The breastfeeding experience is a wonderful time in every mother’s and baby’s life, but eventually it comes to a close with the child eating only solid foods. Some children naturally wean themselves over time, while others are weaned when mom feels it is a good time for both parties. There is no right or wrong ...
It can be difficult to distinguish when it is time to wean your infant from a bottle. Some babies will show an interest in a cup early on. That makes the job easier than when an infant doesn’t give you any signs at all. Here are some secrets to weaning your infant. 1. Watch for ...
Many mothers choose to breastfeed their children. There are many benefits to this decision. However, inevitably the time comes to wean the baby from breastfeeding. Babies may be weaned from the breast to the bottle or from the breast to a cup and baby food or real food. It depends on the age of the ...