Breastfeeding: When Baby Doesn't Want to Stop Overview There may be times when you want to stop breastfeeding, but your baby shows signs of wanting to continue. If possible, keep breastfeeding a while longer. If you can't, then try these tips:
Offer breast milk pumped from your breast, formula, or whole cow's milk (if your baby is 9 to 12 months of age and eating a variety of iron-rich foods) in a cup or bottle. Do this before you breastfeed or between breastfeedings. Slowly increase the amount in the cup or bottle. If possible, have someone else feed your baby with a bottle or cup. If your baby spits out the bottle nipple when first starting to bottle-feed, keep trying. Experiment with different nipple types. It often takes time for a breastfed baby to get used to an artificial nipple. Or it may be time to use a cup. If your weaned baby wants to nurse again, try giving your baby extra hugs and attention instead of going back to the old way of feeding.
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