Steps to weaning the baby
It is possible to wean the child from breastfeeding without affecting his behavior or health by following the following steps:
- Avoid nervousness and anxiety about weaning, and do not draw the child’s attention to lifestyle changes and new nutrition that is free from breastfeeding.
- Take care to make healthy and appropriate meals for the child, at all stages of weaning, because this helps the child to forget about breastfeeding gradually.
- Child occupation in many activities such as: playing with clay, drawing, and others.
- Go out with the baby and spend a lot of time outdoors, like strolling in the garden, or playing in the backyard of the house.
- Continue to try weaning, even if not successful at the beginning, each child has the needs of physiological and emotional distinguish it from other children.
- Avoid sitting in places where breastfeeding is done, and prefer not to wear their own clothes.
Time to wean the baby
The Ministry of Health recommends breast feeding until the age of six months, and after that age, the mother’s milk is not enough for the child’s health because it does not contain enough iron necessary for the health of the body, but in the case of delay weaning beyond the beginning of teething in the child Weaning for a while so get used to the changes.
Feed the baby weaning
There are many tips that can be followed to provide appropriate nutrition for the child after his nap, including:
- Feed baby mashed fruit, vegetables or rice puree with milk.
- Use a soft spoon and suitable for feeding the little baby.
- Waiting for the child to open his mouth, not being forced to eat if he does not want to, and the child can decide how adequate it is to eat.
- Start by giving the child small amounts of food in each spoon, then gradually increase the quantity.
- Allow the child to hold the food with his hand, so it is recommended to give him a piece of ripe pears, or cooked carrots, to be familiar with different food items, and be sure to peel fruits and vegetables before the child, so as not to cause choking.
- Do not provide certain types of foods for newborns weaning, such as honey and nuts.