Patient's question:
My child is almost one year old. During the day, he doesn't need to drink milk, but at night, when I put him to sleep, he must have milk. When I take care of him, he doesn't even drink milk during the day, and he still needs to drink 3 to 4 times at night. Please tell me how I can wean him off. I would appreciate your advice.Past treatment history and effectiveness: He has never been seriously ill, only occasionally has a slight cold.
What kind of help do you expect: Thank you for helping me answer this.
Doctor's answer:
Weaning a child is best achieved by having someone unfamiliar sleep with them, such as the father, grandparents, or others. During the weaning period, the mother should avoid being around the child for a week. If the child sees the mother, they may remember wanting to breastfeed. Having a family member who is often around take care of the child for a week can help with weaning. It's also advisable to take some infant digestive medicine. Try to eat food during the day, and ensure a varied diet for supplementary feeding.