Baby does not want to stop breast-feeding

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Baby does not want to stop breast-feeding

Sometimes a mother wants to stop breast-feeding, but her baby shows signs of wanting to continue. If possible, continue breast-feeding a while longer. If this is not possible, the following suggestions may help you:

Offer breast milk pumped from your breast, formula, or cow's milk (if your baby is more than 12 months old) in a cup before you breast-feed or between breast-feedings. Slowly increase the amount in the cup. If possible, have someone else feed your baby with a bottle or cup.
If your baby spits out the bottle nipple when first starting to bottle-feed, keep trying. Experiment with different nipple types. It often takes time for a breast-fed baby to get used to an artificial nipple, or it may be time to use a cup.
If your baby suddenly refuses to nurse when you are trying to wean gradually, pump your breasts for comfort. Pump less milk from your breasts each day.
If your weaned baby wants to nurse again, try giving your baby extra hugs and attention instead of going back to the old way of feeding.

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Author	Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Last Updated	June 19, 2008

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Last updated:	June 19, 2008
Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH
Reviewed By:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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