Weaning

[hlynne]

I started to wean my 13 month old a couple of days ago. He doesn't care at all so my only issue is weaning without getting mastitis. How do you do it? I have always had over supply also. I have went from 4 feedings to 1 feeding a couple of days ago. I never pump but started to pump a little in the morning for relief. So, does anyone have any tricks or stories to share that worked. Also, how long does it take to dry up?

Thanks for your input!

 

[mac1979]

Putting cabbage leaves inside your bra will help dry milk as well as drinking peppermint tea or eating Altoids.

 

[hlynne]

Putting cabbage leaves inside your bra will help dry milk as well as drinking peppermint tea or eating Altoids.

Thank you! I heard of cabbage leaves, but not peppermint tea or altoids. I will try those as well!

 

[Zephram]

I think the peppermint tea thing is a myth as I drink peppermint tea all the time and have never had a supply issue. I know it says that on kellymom but it's anecdotal at best. i fed my first until 26.5 months and still going strong with my second at 12 months. However, no harm in trying peppermint out.

 

[Mamamum]

just cut down slowly xx