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Hello: Before weaning, it's important to prepare properly. You should start by gradually introducing solid foods, rather than using abrupt methods. Gradually reduce the number of breastfeeding sessions while increasing the frequency and quantity of complementary foods until breastfeeding is completely stopped. During weaning, children may cry, show signs of adjustment, and it's important to provide them with more comfort or engage them with toys, storytelling, etc., to help them overcome their need for sucking. Avoid sudden, forceful refusal to breastfeed, or applying chili peppers, huanglian, etc., to the nipple, as this can cause strong discomfort during sucking, leading to adaptation difficulties due to a sudden change in diet. This may result in multiple days of crying, lethargy, refusal to eat, weakness, and weight loss, affecting their development and potentially causing illness. Before weaning a child, it's crucial to lay a solid foundation and gradually change their diet, helping them develop a habit of eating complementary foods.