What to do if baby is addicted to milk?

The main food for babies is breast milk, and mothers need to secrete enough breast milk to satisfy their babies. Many babies are very dependent on milk. Even when they are sleeping, they need to suck on the nipple to fall asleep. Therefore, this brings a lot of troubles to mothers. This is a manifestation of the baby's strong addiction to milk. Let's take a look at what to do if the baby is addicted to milk? I hope everyone can understand it.

Most babies have the habit of feeding in the middle of the night and before going to bed at night. Babies are very active during the day, so it is easier for them not to be fed. The most difficult thing to stop is probably feeding before going to bed and in the middle of the night. You can stop feeding at night first, and then stop feeding before going to bed. At this time, the active cooperation of the father or family members is needed. When the baby is sleeping, the father or family members can coax the baby to sleep, and the mother can stay away for a while. When the baby can’t see his mother, he will definitely cry for a while at first, but he will give up and fall asleep after a little coaxing.

1. When the baby asks for milk, immediately divert his attention and guide him to his favorite things, such as favorite toys, cute animals, etc.

2. Gradually reduce the time you spend with your child's mother, but do not leave suddenly or send your child to live with relatives or friends, so as to avoid emotional and psychological barriers.

3. Increase opportunities for babies to play with friends. When babies see other children not drinking milk from their mothers, they will gradually follow their mothers’ lead and reduce their desire to suck milk.

4. For older babies, you need to patiently guide them and explain to them that they should no longer drink their mother’s milk.

Generally speaking, if you choose to completely wean your baby at 8 months, gradually reduce the number of breastfeeding times and replace them with complementary foods. Start by reducing the number of breastfeeding times during the day and gradually transition to nighttime feedings. You can gradually replace breast milk with cow's milk or formula milk. Breastfeeding should be completely weaned at the latest at the age of 2. But still need to give milk 1-2 times a day. When weaning, do not let the baby see or touch the mother's nipple.

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