These weening videos have me legit crying haha I have a 25 month old and there’s not a lot of information out there on how to ween a 2 year old. Plus we cosleep so there’s that extra layer. Sincerely, thank you for making these videos. They are so helpful for parents who have cosleeping, breastfeeding, toddlers ❤️
I had a daughter that fondled me during breastfeeding, it got to be too much for me so I weaned her but she then replaced “na nas” with a thumb and still fondled me. She was twisting my nipple which was the worst! Lol eventually she stopped, I would move her hand and not let her much of the time unless she was going to sleep and super upset. My son is going to be 3 in March and he also does this while breastfeeding and is co-sleeping. I have had enough…starting our sleep training, weaning journey this week! I needed a refresher, thank you for this advice! I think it’s great, and will be utilizing it! ❤
I’m in the same situation! My 2.5 year old daughter cosleeps and also fondles me and twists my nips while breastfeeding. It drives me CRAZY! I have no idea how I’m going to wean her. Were you successful in weaning your son?
Nope! Had some things come up that messed with me weaning him, it’s hard to wean when traveling so I don’t know why I thought it was a good idea to try before…but we are slowly working on it still even though know tree in the middle of moving 😂
@@montanahelton1272 Oh my gosh, I totally agree. I’m ready to wean my daughter but we will be traveling all summer so I’m going to wait. Thank you so much for your reply and best of luck to you!! 💓
I really appreciate all of your videos. My son is 2 1/2, and it's just us....no dad in the home...so I do everything on my own. He's always slept with me, and I've always nursed him to sleep. At this point, I am just so friggin over it...and honestly ready to start dating again, so having a toddler in my bed is less than ideal. I just got him a twin sized bed and put it on the floor in his room. He naps in there, and he starts in there every night. But, I still nurse him to sleep. And, he still wakes up multiple times in the night for "boobies". So I sometimes end up falling asleep with him in his bed, or telling him to come into mine. I really need to get him weaned, and help him to self soothe. I'm so glad I found your videos because I have been feeling like I'm the only lunatic who must be in this situation at 2 1/2. Most people tell me to lock him in his room and let him cry it out and pass out wherever he passes out. I just can't do that, it's heart breaking. I still don't really know what I'm going to do, but your videos give me some hope. So, thank you.
I think prior to all of our social media/easy access to info there was this 3-6 month limit to breastfeeding. It's very eyeopening all of the things you learn once you have kids and you're in the thick of it. Thanks for watching just the same!
6 years later I'm watching these videos looking for tips! I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with a 17 month old toddler. Nursing is becoming more painful and i don't particularly want to tandem nurse. Thanks for sharing your experience!
You look beautiful! Im so glad that you reach 10K suscribers! I look at you from the begining and it's great seeing you so famous! hahaha big hugs!! :)
....best of luck with your pregnancy. Two is very different to one but as they grow up seeing how much they love each other and interact is certainly worth the hard work! :o) You have a great talent for making videos and I hope you continue doing so as I love watching them! Take care, Em xXx
Thank you for your comment. Lucky that she was already 3 when the weaning took place, like you said it wasn't easy but she could better understand what was going on.
I am so glad I found your weaning video. I am currently trying to wean my 13 month son who cosleeps with us. I will def. try this out. We tried the cry it out method for one night and I couldn't do it again. It was hell. Thank you
Girl thank GOD for you and these videos, can’t find info anywhere how to wean my cosleeping two year old, I’m also pregnant right now and half way through today! I’m having breastfeeding aversion that’s getting progressively worse so thank you for this!!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this! Like you, I have struggled finding anything on the internet and am also taking a gentle approach to parenting. This method sounds by far the best and will be trying it very soon! Wish me luck! X x p.s what did mums do before you tube?! 😂
Hi Amanda! I was just wondering if you could do a house tour... I might be moving to Malaysia soon so I'd like to know what I can find in terms of home decor... Did you buy it all in Malaysia or did you bring it with you from Canada?? LOVE your videos :) much love xx
Question, I know this is a 4 year old video so I hope you are able to respond- did you still need to pump milk after weaning? I have a 15month old toddler, sips a little whole milk from cup when eating, same with water. However, does NOT take bottle at all! I still produce milk since I never stopped nursing, although my milk supply dipped when I was working and being home for few months in quarantine, I feed on demand and not worry about bottle washing/sterilizing etc anymore which is a plus on one end. I am at a point however, that I want my body back. I also bed-share, eventhough recently set down rail to convert crib into toddler bed maybe give him incentive to climb in since he recently reached climbing milestone. My son does not sleep in it, only during nap can I sneak him in.. when he wakes up without me, he cries histerically. Also, he gropes my other breast at any given point during the day while feeding..its very uncomfortable-sometimes frustrating bc I feel utterly touched out! I do understand it's all he knows as far as when he wants comfort, is sleepy or just hungry. I'd like to know, as I plan to start this process too following the guide from dr. and finally get some rest before quarantine fully is over and work begins. Just concerned if at this stage I can still expect mastitis or any issues when stopping breastfeeding. Also, my mom suggested using the outter part of Aloe vera gel plant (under the green shell) to wean as the taste is bitter and baby will reject. She shared that she did this herself to wean my sister and I lol. I also heard of using apple cider vinegar with water, sprayed on to wean? I don't want to just cut it off completely because my son gets anxious just wanting the boob right then and there during the day otherwise he will cry unconsolably. I figure, I'd want to sleep train him to self soothe as well so my husband and I can have our bed back to ourselves and our son can sleep throughout the night so we all get good rest before work and my old routine begins again. Did you have to pump, or milk supply dried up? If you pump, does that trigger toddler to want breast again bc of taste in milk? Did you stop only night time feeding or altogether? Thanks in advanced
I followed this suggested schedule pretty closely, and it worked. It was insanely difficult though because she was so attached to me. My son was a completely different story - weaned on his own just after his 2nd birthday. I don't recall having to pump with my 1st, because it was a staggered end my supply simply dwindled naturally. Best of luck to you!
What do you think i should try, if my two toddlers, just kinda look at me like a walking boob? I tried the cuddling instead and they will hit me, scream, dig they're nails in my chest... etc. I'm thinking the way that their father is in and out of their life, mainly out, has made them have serious detachment issues in general... also seeing him be completely awful to me when he was here has taught them that im a pushover... I want to wean gently but I've been trying for what feels like forever. They do two minute intervals in the day, not very often, but its not changing the entitled view they have on my breasts.. ages are 19 months and 35 month girls.. 😑
I just found your videos and they're awesome! I'm 13 weeks pregnant and my son is 17 months. I feel like it might be time to wean because I'm starting to get extreme sensitivity issues when he latches. I know you mentioned at night you distract your daughter when she would ask for milk, but what about during the day? My son will sometimes climb on my lap and sign for milk and I feel so bad redirecting him! Would you suggest giving a sippy of water or milk?
Amanda my daughter is now 22 months old and we are weaned during the day only nurses at nap time,bedtime and during the night😐any suggestions how to get her to sleep during the night? We tried to do something else and not offer the breast but she would cry so bad that she fully wakes herself up and being so upset nothing but nothing settles her except nursing! Any tips I need help please
its totally amazing that you did this. I might try this. for those who think older toddlers arnt getting any nurishment from being breastfed if you read up you will find that babies are getting nurishment from breastfeeding. breast milk is catered to the childs needs. we stilk drink cows milks for goodness sake.
I am now weaning my almost 2 year old, and I really appreciate seeing this video as she is in a cot side-carred to my bed so it's similar to co-sleeping. Totally into your gentle approach. Thanks Amanda.
I'm not worried about that. We plan to move her soon, she she will have a few months in her new room before the baby arrives. So I don't foresee an issue, but we'll just roll with it.
Thanks for all these great tips.. about to wean my 27 month old! I am really over it, so I am being tough and no more giving in, great to get this structure and gentle method
Amandaaaaa... Thank u so much dear.. it was so comforting to hear from u first. Came accross u for the first time today. I can so resonate with u. Thank u again. U will hear from me again sometime. Stay well.
Hi it says the night weaning video is private? I really want to watch it, my son is 22months now and I want to start weaning him we also bedshare, is there a way I can watch that video?
sorry for troubling you but my question to you is... did you replace breast milk to alternative milk in a cup before bed or during the day as I think my child may still want that just before bed or for her daytime nap... please do reply eagerly waiting... so I can wean my 16 month old chubby monster...
AmandaMuse awwwww wow prompt reply I like that... thank you... that's fine I'm thinking it'll be 2pm as mine knocks off at that time and at half 9 in the evening... bless you hunni for helping this grumpy sleep deprived n over tired mummy of 2... my 4 year old could sleep through a hurricane so crying tantrum baby sister right next to her at night should be no problem I'm guessing...😁
Thanks for the support girl! You know.. I have a 3,5 y.o. Who needs his sleep to so that's why i feel a little trapped starting this whole thing with my daughter..
I'm sort of forced to stop cold turkey from morning feed and midnight feed my 22 month old son. Using pills to reduce milk, menthocam on the breasts, red freezing cabbage leaves. Day two. So when will my milk be gone? How long does it take? I don't want to have milk anywhere near Christmas at all! Any advice to dry it up within a week or less?
I used this method and have kind of successfully weened my baby for 5 to 6 hours at night. But he still wakes up every 2 to 3 hours and wants me to carry him and sway him back to sleep. I did pick him up and sway him when he was excessively crying when weening him, but now I think its become a habit and I'm wondering what to do to so he sleeps through the night without waking up.
Do you think by moving your daughter out of the "family sleeping room" she will resent the new sibling? That is what I'm afraid of. My daughter currently sleeps with us, she is only two months. Im not sure how long we will do this for but I want to move her out well before the next kid comes
Thankyou this is great advice. Makes me feel soo much more confident about weaning as feel very emotional about it. Was hoping my daughter would self wean but hasn't happened yet so am thinking I will start soon.
Well done on gently weaning Esme - you have such a lovely approach and one me and my husband try ourselves! My daughter was three when she weaned. It wasn't as gentle as I'd liked as I ended up in hospital away from her for a week but by that stage she was only feeding once every day or two so she adapted very well. I can empathize over the hand down bra thing! Freya's thing is rubbing the mole just above my breast!! It seems to bring her great comfort - strange child! ;o) Con'd...
hi I'm on day 4 tonight it's 5pm here in UK right now... she's crying n coaxing herself to sleep but she's only woken up once every night at 2am gone back to sleep about half 3 ish after realising mommy ain't coming nowhere near me... hates being comforted by her dad so I chip in... this is after night 3 during the day she wants to be nursed and refuses breakfast and lunch till she does... I'm struggling as I've not got much milk flow either due to fasting... due to being nursed during the day I'm definitely not going to have enough to milk for the 8-11pm window... which I know we're going to have a very fruitful night...😔
My son is 27 months old, and I really want to stop breastfeeding as soon as possible, especially when putting him to sleep and throughout the night. He's okay with not breastfeeding when I'm not around. When he sleeps with my sister at night, he is fine. He has slowed down in the day, and I want to eliminate this feeding first. Have you heard of the method of making your boobs taste nasty? I have an aloe vera plant outside, and was thinking of using it on my breasts. Do you think this is a good method?
Im so over breastfeeding. Also, we're trying to conceive right now. My son is 23 month old Cosleeper. He naturally night weaned his self maybe a month ago. But when i get home from work. He won't leave my boob. He's consrantly trying to get milk. Ughhhhhhh
It's so hard to stop breastfeeding him. It's ususally easy to distract him in the day time, but sometimes he has a huge tantrum, which is hard to deal with especially in public. He's so old, (27 months) and my boobs are so sensitive and tired of breastfeeding. It's not terrible during the day, but at night, we sleep together, and everytime he rolls over, if he touches me, it will remind him of nursing. Also, if he wakes up in the middle of the night, there seems to be no way to put him back to sleep without nursing. And then when we first wake up in the morning, he also wants to nurse. Which should I eliminate first? Morning, day, or night?
Thank you so much for these videos! My son is 10 months old and I plan on trying to wean after his first birthday. I really want to try to get him to sleep in his own bed (I always swore I wouldn’t bed share but it’s so much easier while breastfeeding). He still isn’t sleeping through the night (his brother, who was formula fed, did at 2 months) and I’m so ready for a good nights sleep and to have my bed back!
@@thendralnirmal I just put him in his own bed and cut breastfeeding cold turkey. He was only nursing to go to sleep so it wasn’t hard. He slept through the night at about 13 months
my son is almost 18 months I just started the no more night feedings last night was the first night. an after 2.5 hours of crying he fell asleep. thank you so much for these videos ! wish me luck. lol
lol @ pops the hands down the shirt lol i cosleep woth my 10 month and love it and he does nurse but he doesnt nurse to sleep i rock him to sleep 😬 i hope it will be easy for me when the times comes
Congrats ;) my son is 13 months and. I want o start weaning though he only bf in the am at night and sometimes during the day.. But awesomeeee girl 22 months! Congrats
My daughter is 2 1/2 and I'm still nursing her I want to stop before I start going back to college,i actually worked while nursing her when she was one wish I guess didn't affect her since she would eat regular food and got breastfed once I got out of work for her naptime 2pm, I still can't believe how much milk I still get after so long I keep getting put down by people close to me telling me I need to stop she's not getting any nutrients and it doesn't work anymore and I was suppose to stop nursing her at one and blah blah blah and it's worse that shes 2 but is as tall as a 4 year old,so people are always in shock when they find out I'm nursing her and shes 2 not 4 but they don't understand that it's only pretty much at nap time and bed time not like when she was a baby lol
Interestingly enough, she cuddles me WAY more just on her own accord now. Before we had so much snuggle time that she wasn't interested. You still get the snuggles once she's ready to wean :)
I watched this when my son turned one, but I didn't follow through. Lol. He is 21 months as of today and I am DONE. He asks for "boob" and when I say no he says "go nigh nigh!" Ahh, I'm dying! Lol. Thanks for your tips! Wish me luck! Xoxo
Omg! He has slept through the night TWO nights in a row! I of course have not, lol, like clockwork I was up every couple hours wondering why he hadn't woke me! First two nights were def not fun. But I am seeing so much progress! On to night number 6! Thank you so so so much for these videos! Xoxo Jess
Thank you so much I thought I was a crazy lady we cosleep as I nurse all throughout the night I am heartbroken that I am starting weaning at 12 months I need him to be done by May so I can go away over night with my husband
Hi after watching your other video, I did exactly what you recommended for night routine and I did it!!!! I can't believe he sleep through the night now!! It's a miracle. Thx so much. But now I have to stop breastfeeding through the day and before bed and nap time. I'm really not looking forward to it. I am 10 w pregnant and my son is 22 months old. Since I wean him through the night he's been wanted to breastfeed so much more during the day. It brakes my heart a little. But it's also painful for me and I want to stop. I'm really lost tho. I don't know how to start this process as he loves breastfeeding so much. Can you tell me what was your daughter fav drink that replaced breast milk? Any suggestions for me you may have? I would appreciate it. The scariest part for me is weaning him before bed. He had acid reflux really bad for a year and 1/2 so never learned to fall asleep on his own. He's always fell asleep in an upright position in my arms after feeding. Since you need to keep him up for 20 min for feeding. regardless he never sleeps on his own. Thx so much for all your helpful videos. Lots of love from Toronto.
Omg! I get felt up every night by my little one too:) too funny, my tip get her a full size bed when ur ready to move her into her own bedroom! It has really helped with my experience! U or dad can snuggle & read books!!!! Best of luck! Our little one still visits n the middle of night & thats when I get felt up!! But at least it's a start! Luv ur videos:)
Congrats on making it! I'm at Step 1 and last night was night 2.... Night 1 went great and I thought ohh this won't be too bad... Well not the case, she was not having it last night.... And started pinching the life out of my boob on top of screaming her head off and throwing her water bottle as far as possible... My daughter is 18months and not a cuddlier and isn't sure what she wants to do to relax to fall back to sleep...
Cont'd..... I started introducing a soft bear that she would hug up while bf about a month ago... We'll the poor bear went flying last night! She doesn't want to be touched but I think she kinda wants to cuddle against me without me touching her :)) and she does like her fisher price musical glow worm and the fisher price snug a monkey (fingers crossed)....Trying to stay strong and stick through it :-/ .... Thank you so much for sharing your story, it's helping me to stay motivated!! :)
Even though I neither have kids nor am I pregnant, I love watching your pregnancy videos. Always thought you breast feed for 3 month max and then your done....
its totally amazing that you did this. I might try this. for those who think older toddlers arnt getting any nurishment from being breastfed if you read up you will find that babies are getting nurishment from breastfeeding. breast milk is catered to the childs needs. we stilk drink cows milks for goodness sake.
These weening videos have me legit crying haha I have a 25 month old and there’s not a lot of information out there on how to ween a 2 year old. Plus we cosleep so there’s that extra layer. Sincerely, thank you for making these videos. They are so helpful for parents who have cosleeping, breastfeeding, toddlers ❤️
Wishing you all the best 💕
I'm literally in the same situation, my son is 25 months old and we cosleep. How did you wean? I need help please 🙏
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I had a daughter that fondled me during breastfeeding, it got to be too much for me so I weaned her but she then replaced “na nas” with a thumb and still fondled me. She was twisting my nipple which was the worst! Lol eventually she stopped, I would move her hand and not let her much of the time unless she was going to sleep and super upset.
My son is going to be 3 in March and he also does this while breastfeeding and is co-sleeping. I have had enough…starting our sleep training, weaning journey this week! I needed a refresher, thank you for this advice! I think it’s great, and will be utilizing it! ❤
I’m in the same situation! My 2.5 year old daughter cosleeps and also fondles me and twists my nips while breastfeeding. It drives me CRAZY! I have no idea how I’m going to wean her. Were you successful in weaning your son?
Nope! Had some things come up that messed with me weaning him, it’s hard to wean when traveling so I don’t know why I thought it was a good idea to try before…but we are slowly working on it still even though know tree in the middle of moving 😂
@@montanahelton1272 Oh my gosh, I totally agree. I’m ready to wean my daughter but we will be traveling all summer so I’m going to wait. Thank you so much for your reply and best of luck to you!! 💓
What’s your update? Did it work? My son is going to be 11 months old this week I’m about to start this.
@@msezbreezy1 Hi! I know you’re not asking me, but my update is not great! I still haven’t weaned by nearly 2.5 year old. Best of luck to you!! 💓🙏🏻
I really appreciate all of your videos. My son is 2 1/2, and it's just us....no dad in the home...so I do everything on my own. He's always slept with me, and I've always nursed him to sleep. At this point, I am just so friggin over it...and honestly ready to start dating again, so having a toddler in my bed is less than ideal. I just got him a twin sized bed and put it on the floor in his room. He naps in there, and he starts in there every night. But, I still nurse him to sleep. And, he still wakes up multiple times in the night for "boobies". So I sometimes end up falling asleep with him in his bed, or telling him to come into mine. I really need to get him weaned, and help him to self soothe. I'm so glad I found your videos because I have been feeling like I'm the only lunatic who must be in this situation at 2 1/2. Most people tell me to lock him in his room and let him cry it out and pass out wherever he passes out. I just can't do that, it's heart breaking. I still don't really know what I'm going to do, but your videos give me some hope. So, thank you.
Same girl
I think prior to all of our social media/easy access to info there was this 3-6 month limit to breastfeeding. It's very eyeopening all of the things you learn once you have kids and you're in the thick of it. Thanks for watching just the same!
"Call it what you want. I choose my battles"! - Best line in the whole video! LOL Thanks for sharing your experience.
6 years later I'm watching these videos looking for tips! I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with a 17 month old toddler. Nursing is becoming more painful and i don't particularly want to tandem nurse. Thanks for sharing your experience!
"A swim up bar, all night long, drinks on the house" 😂
Boy I remember those days like they were yesterday, wheu!
I swear it gets easier. Without a doubt within a week you will be in a much different place. Were you able to continue?
You look beautiful! Im so glad that you reach 10K suscribers! I look at you from the begining and it's great seeing you so famous! hahaha big hugs!! :)
....best of luck with your pregnancy. Two is very different to one but as they grow up seeing how much they love each other and interact is certainly worth the hard work! :o) You have a great talent for making videos and I hope you continue doing so as I love watching them! Take care, Em xXx
Thank you for your comment. Lucky that she was already 3 when the weaning took place, like you said it wasn't easy but she could better understand what was going on.
Want to try this method soon, my daughter is almost 22 months and nursing all night!
Eek, thanks for your comment. Just the motivation I need to stay on track about moving her out.
Most places are fully furnished so it's easy to show up with just a suitcase, and then pick up the rest when you're here.
You deserve so many more subscribers than what you have, I love your videos!
I am so glad I found your weaning video. I am currently trying to wean my 13 month son who cosleeps with us. I will def. try this out. We tried the cry it out method for one night and I couldn't do it again. It was hell. Thank you
Sounds like my identical scenario.
If you have video of tips to move toddler to her room. Plz share
Found your video and I love the approach. I would love to know what you did for pain while weaning your daughter from breastfeeding.
Girl thank GOD for you and these videos, can’t find info anywhere how to wean my cosleeping two year old, I’m also pregnant right now and half way through today! I’m having breastfeeding aversion that’s getting progressively worse so thank you for this!!!!!
Thank you for sharing. I hope you go ahead in this UA-cam journey as well.
Thank you Alexia, so very sweet of you to say.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Like you, I have struggled finding anything on the internet and am also taking a gentle approach to parenting. This method sounds by far the best and will be trying it very soon! Wish me luck! X x p.s what did mums do before you tube?! 😂
Hi Amanda! I was just wondering if you could do a house tour... I might be moving to Malaysia soon so I'd like to know what I can find in terms of home decor... Did you buy it all in Malaysia or did you bring it with you from Canada?? LOVE your videos :) much love xx
Question, I know this is a 4 year old video so I hope you are able to respond- did you still need to pump milk after weaning?
I have a 15month old toddler, sips a little whole milk from cup when eating, same with water. However, does NOT take bottle at all! I still produce milk since I never stopped nursing, although my milk supply dipped when I was working and being home for few months in quarantine, I feed on demand and not worry about bottle washing/sterilizing etc anymore which is a plus on one end. I am at a point however, that I want my body back. I also bed-share, eventhough recently set down rail to convert crib into toddler bed maybe give him incentive to climb in since he recently reached climbing milestone. My son does not sleep in it, only during nap can I sneak him in.. when he wakes up without me, he cries histerically. Also, he gropes my other breast at any given point during the day while feeding..its very uncomfortable-sometimes frustrating bc I feel utterly touched out! I do understand it's all he knows as far as when he wants comfort, is sleepy or just hungry. I'd like to know, as I plan to start this process too following the guide from dr. and finally get some rest before quarantine fully is over and work begins. Just concerned if at this stage I can still expect mastitis or any issues when stopping breastfeeding.
Also, my mom suggested using the outter part of Aloe vera gel plant (under the green shell) to wean as the taste is bitter and baby will reject. She shared that she did this herself to wean my sister and I lol. I also heard of using apple cider vinegar with water, sprayed on to wean?
I don't want to just cut it off completely because my son gets anxious just wanting the boob right then and there during the day otherwise he will cry unconsolably. I figure, I'd want to sleep train him to self soothe as well so my husband and I can have our bed back to ourselves and our son can sleep throughout the night so we all get good rest before work and my old routine begins again. Did you have to pump, or milk supply dried up? If you pump, does that trigger toddler to want breast again bc of taste in milk? Did you stop only night time feeding or altogether? Thanks in advanced
I followed this suggested schedule pretty closely, and it worked. It was insanely difficult though because she was so attached to me. My son was a completely different story - weaned on his own just after his 2nd birthday. I don't recall having to pump with my 1st, because it was a staggered end my supply simply dwindled naturally. Best of luck to you!
I will definitely share our journey.
What do you think i should try, if my two toddlers, just kinda look at me like a walking boob? I tried the cuddling instead and they will hit me, scream, dig they're nails in my chest... etc. I'm thinking the way that their father is in and out of their life, mainly out, has made them have serious detachment issues in general... also seeing him be completely awful to me when he was here has taught them that im a pushover... I want to wean gently but I've been trying for what feels like forever. They do two minute intervals in the day, not very often, but its not changing the entitled view they have on my breasts.. ages are 19 months and 35 month girls.. 😑
I just found your videos and they're awesome! I'm 13 weeks pregnant and my son is 17 months. I feel like it might be time to wean because I'm starting to get extreme sensitivity issues when he latches. I know you mentioned at night you distract your daughter when she would ask for milk, but what about during the day? My son will sometimes climb on my lap and sign for milk and I feel so bad redirecting him! Would you suggest giving a sippy of water or milk?
Amanda my daughter is now 22 months old and we are weaned during the day only nurses at nap time,bedtime and during the night😐any suggestions how to get her to sleep during the night? We tried to do something else and not offer the breast but she would cry so bad that she fully wakes herself up and being so upset nothing but nothing settles her except nursing! Any tips I need help please
How did you do? Pls update
Thank you so much for sharing ~ it is MUCH appreciated
Please let us know how you transition Esme to sleeping in her own bed, and how that whole process goes for you all!
Can you do a video on gentle approach parenting?
Did you replace the breastmilk with cows milk or anything like that? Keirawon't drink formula nor cow's milk
its totally amazing that you did this. I might try this.
for those who think older toddlers arnt getting any nurishment from being breastfed if you read up you will find that babies are getting nurishment from breastfeeding. breast milk is catered to the childs needs. we stilk drink cows milks for goodness sake.
I am now weaning my almost 2 year old, and I really appreciate seeing this video as she is in a cot side-carred to my bed so it's similar to co-sleeping. Totally into your gentle approach. Thanks Amanda.
Hope it comes in handy when you're ready.
I'm not worried about that. We plan to move her soon, she she will have a few months in her new room before the baby arrives. So I don't foresee an issue, but we'll just roll with it.
Thanks for all these great tips.. about to wean my 27 month old! I am really over it, so I am being tough and no more giving in, great to get this structure and gentle method
How did u do ?now i wamt to do it with my 27 month daughter
Amandaaaaa... Thank u so much dear.. it was so comforting to hear from u first. Came accross u for the first time today. I can so resonate with u. Thank u again. U will hear from me again sometime. Stay well.
Thank you!
Can anyone share link for her part 2 video here?
Hi it says the night weaning video is private? I really want to watch it, my son is 22months now and I want to start weaning him we also bedshare, is there a way I can watch that video?
+Chloé Binks hmmm let me look into it!
+AmandaMuse thanks =)
+Chloé Binks fixed!
+AmandaMuse thankyou ill go watch it now =)
sorry for troubling you but my question to you is...
did you replace breast milk to alternative milk in a cup before bed or during the day as I think my child may still want that just before bed or for her daytime nap...
please do reply eagerly waiting... so I can wean my 16 month old chubby monster...
+Insiya Adeel yes eventually I did, but I can't recall the timing of it all now! Sorry!
AmandaMuse
awwwww wow prompt reply I like that... thank you... that's fine I'm thinking it'll be 2pm as mine knocks off at that time and at half 9 in the evening...
bless you hunni for helping this grumpy sleep deprived n over tired mummy of 2... my 4 year old could sleep through a hurricane so crying tantrum baby sister right next to her at night should be no problem I'm guessing...😁
Will do!
How did you handle nap time?
Starting real soon with the dr Jay method... Soooo tired.. Daughter is almost 16 months and i had enough... Nervous!!
Iris Jager When you're ready, you can do it! Let me know how you make out. Good luck!
Thanks for the support girl! You know.. I have a 3,5 y.o. Who needs his sleep to so that's why i feel a little trapped starting this whole thing with my daughter..
how did it go?
Eek! Agreed, it's not easy to break a habit but we're working on it.
Great tip, that's our plan. She's never slept in a small bed so I think it would be too much of a change.
I'm sort of forced to stop cold turkey from morning feed and midnight feed my 22 month old son. Using pills to reduce milk, menthocam on the breasts, red freezing cabbage leaves. Day two. So when will my milk be gone? How long does it take? I don't want to have milk anywhere near Christmas at all! Any advice to dry it up within a week or less?
I'm not too sure, sorry I can't help you out. I would recommend speaking with a lactation consultant or similar. Good luck!
Can you take us through process of introducing to a new room
I used this method and have kind of successfully weened my baby for 5 to 6 hours at night. But he still wakes up every 2 to 3 hours and wants me to carry him and sway him back to sleep. I did pick him up and sway him when he was excessively crying when weening him, but now I think its become a habit and I'm wondering what to do to so he sleeps through the night without waking up.
Does she drink any milk-cow or other? Bottle or cup?
Your video is a life saver for me! Thank you!
Do you think by moving your daughter out of the "family sleeping room" she will resent the new sibling? That is what I'm afraid of. My daughter currently sleeps with us, she is only two months. Im not sure how long we will do this for but I want to move her out well before the next kid comes
Thankyou this is great advice. Makes me feel soo much more confident about weaning as feel very emotional about it. Was hoping my daughter would self wean but hasn't happened yet so am thinking I will start soon.
Well done on gently weaning Esme - you have such a lovely approach and one me and my husband try ourselves! My daughter was three when she weaned. It wasn't as gentle as I'd liked as I ended up in hospital away from her for a week but by that stage she was only feeding once every day or two so she adapted very well. I can empathize over the hand down bra thing! Freya's thing is rubbing the mole just above my breast!! It seems to bring her great comfort - strange child! ;o) Con'd...
hi I'm on day 4 tonight it's 5pm here in UK right now... she's crying n coaxing herself to sleep but she's only woken up once every night at 2am gone back to sleep about half 3 ish after realising mommy ain't coming nowhere near me... hates being comforted by her dad so I chip in... this is after night 3 during the day she wants to be nursed and refuses breakfast and lunch till she does... I'm struggling as I've not got much milk flow either due to fasting... due to being nursed during the day I'm definitely not going to have enough to milk for the 8-11pm window... which I know we're going to have a very fruitful night...😔
My son is 27 months old, and I really want to stop breastfeeding as soon as possible, especially when putting him to sleep and throughout the night. He's okay with not breastfeeding when I'm not around. When he sleeps with my sister at night, he is fine. He has slowed down in the day, and I want to eliminate this feeding first. Have you heard of the method of making your boobs taste nasty? I have an aloe vera plant outside, and was thinking of using it on my breasts. Do you think this is a good method?
When you think long term, it's too much, just take it a day at a time. Well done on 10 months!
Im so over breastfeeding. Also, we're trying to conceive right now. My son is 23 month old Cosleeper. He naturally night weaned his self maybe a month ago. But when i get home from work. He won't leave my boob. He's consrantly trying to get milk. Ughhhhhhh
Thank you!
Thanks!!
Thank you!!
Way to go on 22 months :)
It's so hard to stop breastfeeding him. It's ususally easy to distract him in the day time, but sometimes he has a huge tantrum, which is hard to deal with especially in public. He's so old, (27 months) and my boobs are so sensitive and tired of breastfeeding. It's not terrible during the day, but at night, we sleep together, and everytime he rolls over, if he touches me, it will remind him of nursing. Also, if he wakes up in the middle of the night, there seems to be no way to put him back to sleep without nursing. And then when we first wake up in the morning, he also wants to nurse. Which should I eliminate first? Morning, day, or night?
Please tell me how and when he started sleeping through the night
thanks for this video...will definately try this with my 14 months old daughter...
thanks for your pointers. this is veey helpful I will definitely check out Dr Jay.
Just listening to your positive attitude and all gives me hope that my soon to be experience will be just fine thaaank yoou
I wanna wean my 14 month daughter but i dont think shes ready. Your right, i think ill miss ths connection the most :(
totally amazing hope this works I am starting right now thanks for the videos
Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for these videos! My son is 10 months old and I plan on trying to wean after his first birthday. I really want to try to get him to sleep in his own bed (I always swore I wouldn’t bed share but it’s so much easier while breastfeeding). He still isn’t sleeping through the night (his brother, who was formula fed, did at 2 months) and I’m so ready for a good nights sleep and to have my bed back!
When did he start sleeping through the night and how
@@thendralnirmal I just put him in his own bed and cut breastfeeding cold turkey. He was only nursing to go to sleep so it wasn’t hard. He slept through the night at about 13 months
my son is almost 18 months I just started the no more night feedings last night was the first night. an after 2.5 hours of crying he fell asleep. thank you so much for these videos ! wish me luck. lol
Esmé never took to either, but since we've stopped breastfeeding she now happily drinks a sippy cup of cold milk before bed.
lol @ pops the hands down the shirt lol i cosleep woth my 10 month and love it and he does nurse but he doesnt nurse to sleep i rock him to sleep 😬 i hope it will be easy for me when the times comes
Congrats ;) my son is 13 months and. I want o start weaning though he only bf in the am at night and sometimes during the day.. But awesomeeee girl 22 months! Congrats
this is good for both of you💜💜💜
She didn't, but now that we've weaned she takes milk in the evenings in a sippy cup before bed.
My daughter is 2 1/2 and I'm still nursing her I want to stop before I start going back to college,i actually worked while nursing her when she was one wish I guess didn't affect her since she would eat regular food and got breastfed once I got out of work for her naptime 2pm, I still can't believe how much milk I still get after so long I keep getting put down by people close to me telling me I need to stop she's not getting any nutrients and it doesn't work anymore and I was suppose to stop nursing her at one and blah blah blah and it's worse that shes 2 but is as tall as a 4 year old,so people are always in shock when they find out I'm nursing her and shes 2 not 4 but they don't understand that it's only pretty much at nap time and bed time not like when she was a baby lol
you look so gorgeous. favoriting this video for later when I start to wean Eden :)
Aww thanks :)
22 mos is a long time! I know how hard it is (I am only 10 mos in and I don't think I could make it that long)
Interestingly enough, she cuddles me WAY more just on her own accord now. Before we had so much snuggle time that she wasn't interested. You still get the snuggles once she's ready to wean :)
I watched this when my son turned one, but I didn't follow through. Lol. He is 21 months as of today and I am DONE. He asks for "boob" and when I say no he says "go nigh nigh!" Ahh, I'm dying! Lol. Thanks for your tips! Wish me luck! Xoxo
jessica sitter Good luck! Let me know how it works out for you.
Omg! He has slept through the night TWO nights in a row! I of course have not, lol, like clockwork I was up every couple hours wondering why he hadn't woke me! First two nights were def not fun. But I am seeing so much progress! On to night number 6! Thank you so so so much for these videos! Xoxo Jess
Fabulous!
omg-a swim up bar! lol That's how I feel. I think the hand down the shirt is sweet.
I'm weaning my 5th baby. It's never easy, but i do look forward to having my body as mine alone 🙂
Thank you so much I thought I was a crazy lady we cosleep as I nurse all throughout the night I am heartbroken that I am starting weaning at 12 months I need him to be done by May so I can go away over night with my husband
Hi after watching your other video, I did exactly what you recommended for night routine and I did it!!!! I can't believe he sleep through the night now!! It's a miracle. Thx so much. But now I have to stop breastfeeding through the day and before bed and nap time. I'm really not looking forward to it. I am 10 w pregnant and my son is 22 months old. Since I wean him through the night he's been wanted to breastfeed so much more during the day. It brakes my heart a little. But it's also painful for me and I want to stop. I'm really lost tho. I don't know how to start this process as he loves breastfeeding so much. Can you tell me what was your daughter fav drink that replaced breast milk? Any suggestions for me you may have? I would appreciate it. The scariest part for me is weaning him before bed. He had acid reflux really bad for a year and 1/2 so never learned to fall asleep on his own. He's always fell asleep in an upright position in my arms after feeding. Since you need to keep him up for 20 min for feeding. regardless he never sleeps on his own. Thx so much for all your helpful videos. Lots of love from Toronto.
My first step will be to shorten the feeding like you said and go from there.
how the hell did i end up here!!!!
and why did watch every second of it?
Haha this cracked me up!
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I am 35yrs old, and i attest to this , my mom used this routine with me. 👍🏼😁
Thank you! I can't quite believe we got this far. One day at a time LOL
Omg! I get felt up every night by my little one too:) too funny, my tip get her a full size bed when ur ready to move her into her own bedroom! It has really helped with my experience! U or dad can snuggle & read books!!!! Best of luck! Our little one still visits n the middle of night & thats when I get felt up!! But at least it's a start! Luv ur videos:)
It's a temporary sweetness, lol, I'm about ready to move on now!
Congrats on making it! I'm at Step 1 and last night was night 2.... Night 1 went great and I thought ohh this won't be too bad... Well not the case, she was not having it last night.... And started pinching the life out of my boob on top of screaming her head off and throwing her water bottle as far as possible... My daughter is 18months and not a cuddlier and isn't sure what she wants to do to relax to fall back to sleep...
Cont'd..... I started introducing a soft bear that she would hug up while bf about a month ago... We'll the poor bear went flying last night! She doesn't want to be touched but I think she kinda wants to cuddle against me without me touching her :)) and she does like her fisher price musical glow worm and the fisher price snug a monkey (fingers crossed)....Trying to stay strong and stick through it :-/ .... Thank you so much for sharing your story, it's helping me to stay motivated!! :)
Even though I neither have kids nor am I pregnant, I love watching your pregnancy videos. Always thought you breast feed for 3 month max and then your done....
Swim up bar lol )
:)
its totally amazing that you did this. I might try this.
for those who think older toddlers arnt getting any nurishment from being breastfed if you read up you will find that babies are getting nurishment from breastfeeding. breast milk is catered to the childs needs. we stilk drink cows milks for goodness sake.