She Won't Stop! - Olathe,KS

It sounds like she knows what to do to make you give in. If stopping is something you really want to do, you will need to not give in. Try replacing it with a neat sippy cup or other big girl thing.

My daughter was 14 1/2 months when I finally quit nursing her. I kept trying to ween gradually her from it but that never worked. Finally I broke and quit her cold turkey. She screamed like I never heard her before. I had to pump when I got too full only. I gave her the pumped milk in a cup until I dried up. It took one week of crying (her and I both) and a week of saying just no. That was it. and now it is over with. Just do your best to not give in. She will get the point. Good luck! my prayers are with you. lol

Explain that there is no more milk in your breasts, sorry! Offer her another choice, milk or juice or water, in a cup. She is probably not thirsty, just wants soothing.

Try putting a favorite stuffed animal in charge of soothing her and helping her sleep or feel better. When she continues to fuss, scold the animal, "Dora, you are not doing your job, she is still upset, can you please help her?" "Please help her feel better that there is no milk in my breasts and find another way to help her. Thank you." If it continues, tell Dora she may get a timeout. Transferring your scolding or explaining to the stuffed animal can provide humor and take away from the stress between you and your daughter.

Singing bedtime songs to both your daughter and Dora to "Help Dora soothe your daughter so Dora won't get in trouble for not doing her job" can work. Try it and let me know!!!

B.

I weaned my first when he was around 2 1/2. Just limit your nursings as much as possible and they'll eventually be eliminated completely. Best of luck, I know it isn't easy!

M.,
It sounds like you are not happy with the situation. Breastmilk is always healthy for a baby/child no matter what age. But, if you are not happy with the current situation then it IS a problem for you. I would strongly encourage you to contact your local La Leche League. They have been wonderful support for me and will have loving supportive advice for you, not to mention they are the world's leading source on breastfeeding!! Here's the link: http://www.lalecheleague.org/WebUS.html
GOOD LUCK! KEEP US POSTED ON HOW IT GOES!
K.

I know it's hard, but you can't give in anymore. For now, it's just the breast feeding, but you're teaching her that if she screams, you'll eventually give in to her demands. Pretty soon, she'll be sreaming to get her way in every area. It's time to be firm.

Hello M., I have a two year old son and I can't imagine him still nursing or taking a bottle. I think you just have to stand firm and not give in you may have to put up with some screams and crying for a few days but you are already doing that when she doesn't get her way. Stand Firm and don't give into her demands and i would bet in a few days maybe a week she will move on...I hope this helps. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayer.

www.askdrsears.com might help. It's great that you have nursed for so long and I don't blame you for wanting to stop. I hope you can find a gradual way to wean so it's not so hard on you daughter (and you). Good luck.

What happens if you redirect her? Can you pick a time of day when you won't nurse her and stick to that until she gets used to it? Then you could move on to not nursing morning + afternoon. If you google "weaning toddler" you get lots of hits, and if she's not feeding at night you're halfway there. :)