How to wean a baby

Babies can generally be weaned by reducing the number of feedings, increasing the amount of complementary foods as appropriate, and avoiding nipple stroking and other measures. 1. Reduce the number of breastfeeding: when the baby weaning, usually can gradually reduce the number of breastfeeding, you can generally choose to reduce the number of breastfeeding during the day, and then gradually transition to reduce the number of night feedings, until completely weaned. 2. Appropriate increase in the amount of complementary foods: when the baby weaning, you can appropriately increase the amount of complementary foods. Because during the weaning of the baby, the reduction of breast milk intake may lead to insufficient nutritional intake of the baby. For example, you can usually increase beef and fish appropriately. 3. Avoid touching the nipple: when the baby weaning, but also avoid touching the nipple, which can not only reduce the maternal milk secretion, but also reduce the baby’s reliance on breast milk. The baby in the weaning can generally be weaned through the above measures, but pay attention to the gradual weaning, must not be too hasty. Any discomfort during the weaning of the baby should go to the hospital in time for a clear diagnosis by the doctor, and cooperate with the doctor to deal with the symptoms.