Weaning a 4 year old

[~clover~]

A friend of mine fed her DS til he was 3 & she said weaning was hard. The only reason it happened at all was because she had to go away for 3 weeks. When she got back, she just said 'no more, boobs are gone' & he was fine with it.
You can't really just pack up & disappear for 3 weeks though can you.

You've done great! I'm starting to have those feelings already. Only coz we still feed like a NB!

Maybe just explain it to him. He has to be a big boy & big boys don't need booby anymore?? I'm not sure, sorry.

[beckles]

thanks gals, yeah i got dh to take a photo of his 'last' bf on the eve of his 4th birthday, we printed it out but he just doesn't get it. i might try the toy or something. it is never going to end.... well maybe by the time he's 8 and he has lost his suck reflex!!!!!!

[StrawberryMumma]

Hey hun, what an amazing woman you are! Can totally understand some of the feelings you have..

Haven't really got any great suggestions..but just wishing you all the best and hoping the weaning goes smoothly for you x

[Lulu]

Know how you feel. I had to be very very very firm with DD - no boobies, boobies are finished, tired, all done now.

4 months later she still says good morning boobies, I miss you boobies and like to stick her face in my chest

[Salsa]

4 months later she still says good morning boobies, I miss you boobies and like to stick her face in my chest

oh Lulu I sympathsis but that it so cute and funny

[beckles]

lulu, we have similar convos with boosy. "i love you boosy, your are my best friend.... mummy boosy needs a shower with my mouth..... oh boosy you are so cute...." and the list of conversations go on and on and on lol. i guess it's a little cute.

[River]

Oh Beck, you are amazing. I have admired you so much through the years, and this is just a testament to your motherhood dedication.

I'm not sure if I have any advice for you, I have not been in your position. Perhaps visit the Intuitive Parenting forum though, there are a few women there who have weaned at 4 or even 5 years old who might have advice for you.

*hugs* hun

[Janie]

Good to see you Beckles And well done! Please don't feel bad about your reaction. I totally understand what you're feeling, it's so tricky.

In the No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers, she talks about making a book for your toddler (for various scenarios, including weaning). Showing a progression, with photos and writing, from babyhood, through to when they are old enough to not need booby anymore. You write the story in a way that you think will be best for your child, and then read it with them every day until they get the idea!

I'm sure there's more to it, I just can't remember it all. If you would like to give something like that a go I can get the book out and check up on it for you. I think she might have had some other ideas too.....