Weaning

When your baby stops breastfeeding and starts to get all of their nutrition from sources other than the breast, then they are considered to be weaned. Although babies are also weaned from the bottle, the term primarily refers to when a baby stops breastfeeding.

Some mothers choose a time that they think is best to wean their baby, and others prefer to leave that decision to the baby. If it is prompted by the mother, it may require plenty of patience, and can take time, depending on how well and how quickly your child adjusts.

Follow the links below to find information about weaning.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:	Breastfeeding - weaning from the breast
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Sooner or later every breastfed baby needs to be weaned, but when this happens is up to you and your baby - or toddler.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	ASCIA infant feeding advice
Publisher:	Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:	This resource provides advice on infant feeding in the context of allergies. This advice is relevant to all families, including those in which other children already have allergies.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	How to wean a baby
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	A guide to weaning your baby from breastfeeding, including how to pace the weaning process, effects of weaning on your child, your breasts and your hormones, and likelihood of pregnancy during weaning.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Weaning toddlers from breastfeeding
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Strategies for gradually phasing out breastfeeding for toddlers.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Foods for babies (solids) 1 - how and when to start
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Starting solid foods is a big step for a baby and it often takes babies a while to get used to this new way of eating. Watch for your baby to be ready and take it at the baby's pace
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Phasing out night feeds
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Tips to assist with phasing out night feeds and gradually consolidating the baby's sleep during the night.
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Breastfeeding - deciding when to stop
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	It is up to you and your baby to decide when breastfeeding should stop. While babies begin to have other foods and drinks from about six months onwards, breast milk is still the major part of the growing baby's diet. Weaning your baby will take time.
Date:	Jun 2010

Title:	Breastfeeding and introducing solids
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then the appropriate introduction of solids at six months with continued breastfeeding to at least 12 months, gives babies the best possible start in life.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Baby care - weaning
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Babies may try solid foods from around six months of age. First solids need to be smooth in texture. Weaning means introducing your child to new foods. Breast milk or infant formula should be your baby's main source of nutrition for around the first year of life.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Introducing solids
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	A guide to why your baby needs solid food, when to introduce solids to your baby, signs that your baby is ready to start solids, how to feed baby solids, and concerns about introducing solid foods to babies.
Date:	Jan 2010

Title:	Introducing drinks
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Information about introducing water and cows milk to babies, what babies should drink, what drinks are good for babies, and why fruit juice, soft drinks, soy milk and similar products are unsuitable for babies.
Date:	Nov 2009

Title:	Baby nutrition: in a nutshell
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	An in-a-nutshell guide to nutrition for babies. Outlines babies' nutritional needs, including the importance of breastmilk until six months of age. Includes information on introducing babies to solids, feeding fussy babies, and food that babies shouldn't eat.
Date:	Nov 2009

Title:	Introducing solids: feeding from 8 months
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	This fact sheet is about feeding solids to babies aged 8 months.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	Solids table: from nine months
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	This fact sheet contains a table of suitable food types, textures and presentation ideas for babies aged nine months or more.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	Introducing solids: food allergies
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Reactions to foods can range from mild to severe. Reactions can happen immediately after eating, or hours or days later. All factors should be looked at to find out what has caused the reaction. Seek advice before you change your child's diet. A family history of a certain allergy increases the child's chances of developing it. Don't introduce wheat, fish and eggs until your baby is eight months, or if you have a family history of allergy to these foods, wait until after 12 months. Foods likely to cause a reaction - like cow's milk, nuts and seeds, shellfish, chocolate, honey, tomato and berries - should only be introduced after 12 months.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Solids table: from six months
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	This fact sheet contains a table with suitable food groups, textures and provides serving suggestions for foods which can be introduced from six months of age.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Solids table: from eight months
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	This fact sheet contains a table showing suitable food groups, textures and provides serving suggestions which can be introduced from eight months of age.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Introducing solids: feeding from 9 months
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	This fact sheet is about feeding solids to babies aged 9 months
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Common breastfeeding concerns: when do I stop breastfeeding?
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Breastfeeding gives your baby all the nutrients they need for the first six months. Try to breastfeed your baby for at least 12 months, and for as long after that as you both wish.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Introducing solids: recipes for babies
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Only use ingredients your baby has already tried. Babies and children do not need special foods. By 12 months, they can eat the same meals as the rest of the family. Use expressed breast milk or infant formula instead of cow's milk in recipes for younger babies. For most children, cow's milk may be used in recipes from nine months.
Date:	Jun 2009

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