weaning: signs that baby is ready
overview
signs that a baby may be ready to wean often appear after the baby has learned to crawl (7 to 8 months) or learned to walk (9 to 15 months).
if you are breastfeeding, your baby may:
- suck a few times and then stop nursing.
- look around, play with your blouse, try to slide off your lap and move away, and seem uninterested in feeding.
- refuse to breastfeed.
- show increased interest in drinking from a cup.
if you are bottle-feeding, your baby may:
- take a few sips and then spit out the nipple.
- throw or hide bottles before they are empty.
- show increased interest in drinking from a cup.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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