It is well known that the parents of a baby will spend many long months without being able to enjoy a good night’s rest. Especially in the case of mothers who breastfeed their babies. However, the situation can end up being totally exhausting and even unsustainable. Therefore, in these cases, many mothers consider the option of night-time weaning. This will not prevent the baby from having to continue to be cared for during the night when she wakes up. But it will allow the mother not to be the only one who has to assist him, but rather that this responsibility can be shared evenly with the father or other family members.
Mothers who want to wean at night, and stop breastfeeding their babies during those hours, should take into account that it is a complicated process, although perfectly possible. But a good dose of patience will be required, since this change must be done progressively and positively so that the baby does not suffer stress or discomfort.
When facing the moment of starting a night weaning, it is necessary to have a very clear strategy of how to proceed. For this, a series of steps and circumstances must be taken into account. Carmen Vega, a family doctor and lactation consultant, advises that families wait until twelve months to start night weaning. This would be the main condition that must be met if you want to start this process.
