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Weaning: Signs That Baby Is Ready

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.

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Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
John Pope MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine

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Weaning: Signs That Baby Is Ready

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