Six-month weaning precautions

We all know that breast milk is good for the fetus, and we increasingly advocate breastfeeding. Babies who are breastfed are smarter and feel closer to their mothers. However, babies cannot be breastfed for a long time, because this will reduce the supplement of many elements and cause fetal maldevelopment. Generally, babies can be weaned after six months. So, what are the things to pay attention to when weaning at six months?

1. View weaning as a natural process.

First of all, parents should not be too concerned about weaning. They should feed their baby normally according to the plan. When the baby shows a strong interest in food other than breast milk, they should encourage and reinforce it in time. Let the baby try new flavors according to the principle of from less to more, from thin to thick, and guide the baby to like complementary foods, so that he will regard weaning as a natural process in his mind.

2. Decide whether to wean the baby based on the baby’s physical condition.

Before the mother decides to wean the baby, it is best to take the baby to the doctor for a comprehensive and detailed physical examination to ensure that the baby is in good physical condition and has normal digestive function before weaning. Otherwise, it will affect the baby's healthy development.

3. Gradually reduce the number of feedings.

When you first reduce the amount of milk you give, your baby will be very attached to your milk, so it is best to start by reducing the number of breastfeeding sessions during the day. Then, gradually transition to fewer nighttime feedings until you are completely weaned. Cow's milk or formula milk can be used to gradually replace breast milk, and the amount of complementary food can be increased accordingly.

4. Do not wean your baby when he is sick.

If the baby is sick, teething, or has a new nanny, moves, travels, or the mother has to go to work, it is best not to wean the baby yet, otherwise it will increase the difficulty of weaning the baby.

5. The weaning process should be decisive and not delayed.

During the weaning process, the mother should not only allow the baby to gradually adapt to the change in diet, but also be decisive and resolute. She should not delay the weaning time just because the baby cries temporarily. You cannot stop feeding it suddenly, let him take it for a few days, and then stop feeding it suddenly again. Repeatedly doing this will only bring negative emotional stimulation to the baby, causing emotional instability, night terrors, refusal to eat, and even laying the hidden dangers for mental illness in the future.

6. Do not allow your baby to touch your nipples.

When weaning, do not let the baby see or touch the mother's nipple. When your baby sees other babies drinking breast milk, you should tell him that you have grown up and that other babies drink mother’s milk, so you don’t need it anymore.

7. Do not avoid during weaning.

Children who are weaning need more love and physical comfort from their mothers. Therefore, during the weaning period, mothers should not avoid it, otherwise it will cause psychological pain to the baby. During this period, the mother should pay extra attention and care to the baby, and spend more time and energy with the baby.

8. Dad helps the baby through the weaning period.

Before preparing for weaning, the mother can consciously reduce the time she spends with the baby and increase the time the father spends taking care of the baby, giving the baby a psychological adaptation process and reducing the baby's dependence on the mother in advance.