Patient's question:
My baby is 10 months old and often bites through the nipple. I want to wean him, but I don't know how to stop breastfeeding. What methods are effective? What should the baby eat? What should I pay attention to?I request advice from doctors, experts, and experienced friends!
Doctor's answer:
If your baby is doing well with complementary feeding, you can wean them. Weaning should be done gradually, reducing the frequency of breastfeeding over time rather than stopping abruptly, as this is not good for the child's mental well-being. Adults can use hot compresses with Epsom salt, take roasted malt orally to induce lactation, or visit a gynecology department for lactation-blocking injections. The baby can drink formula milk, animal-based foods, and the staple food is rice. Fruits and vegetables are essential, and in general, the baby can accept any food that adults can eat. However, the food should still be crushed, soft, and mushy.