After weaning, one milk increases while the other does not

It is most likely to happen when weaning one milk increases while the other does not. The main reason for this phenomenon is the incorrect weaning method. Weaning is a skill that new mothers must learn. Inappropriate methods can cause great trouble, but milk engorgement can be avoided by using the correct method. Let’s take a look at some methods on how to wean without breast milk engorgement.

2. Let your baby experience a sense of security. Psychologically, parents should view weaning as a very natural stage in the baby's growth process, because parents' anxiety can have many negative effects on the baby. When the baby is interested in the taste of food other than breast milk, parents can use appropriate language to guide and reinforce the baby so that the baby's behavior of trying other foods is encouraged and praised, and the baby feels happy as a result. This allows the baby to psychologically regard weaning as a natural process rather than an excuse for the mother to separate from him.

At the same time, separation of mother and baby should be avoided during the period when the baby is preparing to be weaned. Other new people in the family should also consciously interact more with the baby, often take the baby to the park, get in touch with nature, broaden the baby's horizons, play games with the baby, etc., so that the baby can feel the love other than the mother in the process of interacting with other new people, thereby cultivating the baby's sense of security and trust from other family members.

3. Weaning can start during the day. A 1-2 year old baby's range of activities gradually expands from crawling and toddling to walking and playing freely, and his interest in various things around him gradually increases. Babies generally have more free time and more space to move around during the day, so their attachment to their mothers is relatively weak. Therefore, weaning can start by reducing the number of breastfeeding times during the day and gradually transitioning to nighttime feedings. In addition, during the weaning period, family members can set up more games that the baby is interested in during the day to divert the baby's attention and weaken the baby's dependence on breast milk.

4. Give your baby the correct psychological hints. Tell your baby often: "You are grown up and don't need to drink mother's milk anymore." Do not let your baby see or touch the mother's nipples during weaning. When the baby sees other babies breastfeeding, the mother can promptly guide the baby: "Your little brother is still young, so he needs breastfeeding. You have grown up and don't need breastfeeding anymore." Mothers can also buy some relevant storybooks for their babies and tell them the stories to help them accept the reality of weaning psychologically.