Can't wean in summer?

Many people say that weaning in the summer is not allowed. In fact, weaning in the summer is possible because weaning is not seasonal. It’s just that weaning in the summer will make you feel more irritable, and the baby’s constant crying may cause the body to sweat for a long time. Weaning in the summer may not be very convenient, but as long as you stick to it within the specified time, you can achieve the effect of exercise.

Can’t wean in summer? How long will you be deceived?

As the saying goes, "Nothing is worse than mother's milk." As a mother, one of the things I am most proud of is breastfeeding.

However, no matter how good breast milk is, there will come a day when you have to wean it. But, when is the best time to wean your baby?

Some people say that it is not advisable to wean babies in the summer because the weather is hot and the baby's stomach is more sensitive and it is difficult for them to adapt to new food.

Some people also say that the weather is cold in winter and babies are more likely to get respiratory diseases, so it is not advisable to wean them.

Does weaning your baby also depend on the season and weather?

No! These worries are totally unnecessary! (Follow the WeChat subscription account: Duo Ma Parent-Child Time, and talk about parent-child parenting)

Can’t wean in summer? How long will you be deceived?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding until at least 1 year old; the World Health Organization and the Chinese Nutrition Society recommend breastfeeding until 2 years old and beyond.

The above are reference standards. As for when to wean, there is only one standard, that is, both the mother and the baby are ready!

If your baby shows the following signs, it means he is ready to be weaned

There are more kinds of complementary foods that can be eaten, and the dependence on breast milk is gradually reduced;

Decreased interest in breastfeeding, easily distracted during feeding, likes to look around, or even runs away;

Gradually switch your diet to solid foods;

Can adapt to dairy products other than breast milk.

After reading these points, some mothers may be confused: "My baby has always been very dependent on breast milk and has no signs of being uninterested. What should I do?"

In fact, in our country, most mothers have such worries because they have always insisted on breastfeeding. Even as they grow older, the baby's enthusiasm for breast milk remains as high as before.

Under what circumstances will the baby gradually reduce its dependence on breast milk?

——“Bottle and Cup Weaning Method” from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that the weaning process begins when a child starts eating foods other than breast milk.

In other words, weaning is not something you do just because you think your baby should be weaned one day and then force him or her to wean. Realize that this is a long process.

If we have a weaning plan, we can let the baby get familiar with the feeding method of bottle or cup in advance, that is, squeeze breast milk into the bottle or cup, so that the baby can develop the habit of drinking milk from the bottle or cup.

Once your baby has learned to drink from a bottle or cup, it may be easier to stop breastfeeding if we want to.