Patient's question:
My baby is 17 months old. He is naturally quite shy, but he can still play well with other children. However, since I stopped breastfeeding him, I’ve noticed a significant change in his personality. He doesn’t like playing with other babies anymore, and he’s become even more shy. Recently, something else happened that further affected his personality. A few days ago, my brother’s baby got sick and needed a shot. He cried very loudly, which scared my baby. After that, he started getting angry and misbehaving, and I’m really struggling with it.Doctor's answer:
This is normal. For children under 2 years old, if breastfeeding is sufficient, it is recommended to continue breastfeeding. However, there is no need to worry too much about adding complementary foods. If breastfeeding is sufficient, it is perfectly fine to continue breastfeeding.How to properly wean a baby?
(1) Gradually transition, allow for a natural shift.
(2) Reduce breastfeeding and increase cow's milk intake.
(3) Wean off bedtime and nighttime breastfeeding.
(4) Decrease dependence on the mother; the father's role is equally important.
(5) Cultivate good behavioral habits in the child.