Time to stop BFing? Need honest opinions ...

[Rommy'sMummy]

Well done for Bfing for 12 months. What an excellent start for you little man.

I think you might be answering your own question here. It sounds like DS is weaning himself and you have already identified his reduction in need and increasing reluctance.

WHO reccomendations are for the whole world to take into account that many mums do not have access to good foods or drinks for thier little ones like we do here.

If he is doing well on eating and drinking otherwise and is healthy and happy AND becoming reluctant to BF then I think follow his lead. He will know when he is ready to stop. Teething and a cold combined is maybe stepping in when he might have otherwise kept going but thats what happens as our babies grow up.

Again, well done. But I think follow his lead and see how it goes.

[AndiE]

Thanks guys for your replies.

Rachel - DH often tells me I answer my own questions. I think I'm one of those types who "thinks out loud" . I think I will just follow his lead and see what happens.

Sazzafrazz - I like to cuddle DS when I give him a bottle to. I'm hearing you loud and clear about being able to look lovingly into their eyes and stroke their hair etc. You're right ... we can still have that close bond without the BFing.

Bjrose - sounds like your little boy is doing well in the BFing department. Good for you! Hopefully this is just a phase my DS is going through, but it wouldn't surprise me to find he's ready to wean. Guess I'll wait and see.

Andie

[Gigi]

i think he is communicating with you as best as a 12 month old can!

i'm sure if he DOES want breastmilk, you'll know about it, he'll point, or gesture or let you know somehow.

I would just leave the offer open, breakfast and go to bed time - if he takes you up on that - fine, if he doesn't, still fine.

He'll be your darling bub whether he weans or not, it just might happen earlier than you thought.

Congrats on the 12 months, that's great.

Sometimes, bubs make up for feeding poorly whilst sick, to feeding heaps AFTERWARDS to rebuild their strength. it's hard to struggle to breathe AND feed at the same time.

i think you and he will work this out, purely by time passing.