Topic 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.
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics