Hi, my wonderful dd has just decided to self wean I think. She has been biting for a few days but only after she had had a reasonable drink. BF'ing has always been really good and enjoyable for us both.
Two days ago she had okish drinks morning and lunch time ( has/had 3 feeds a day) but at night just had about 3 sucks then bit down and pulled off. I tried a few times but she just kept doing the same thing. She would also then sort of yell at me like she was pi**ed off I was trying to get her to have it. Yesterday morning she did the same as the night before and after that I haven't offered boob again and she is not looking for it.
I am trying to get her to take milk for various other things like cup/sippy cup/bottle. With ebm, formula even cows milk. When she smells it is milk she just turns away. I am happy she is weaning as I was going to do it soon but I really think she needs milk of some kind. She is eating well and sleeping pretty good too.
Should I really force her to have some milk? I have kind of tried but I really don't want to have a huge battle over it. She does have porridge made with milk in the morning and eats cheese and yoghurt so is getting some calcium.
Thanks.
ETA: I know it's not my let down as it is still as strong as ever.
Edited by maisey
11 month old refusing bf’s
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I would just keep offering the milk as she still needs it but as you say don't have a huge battle over it. In the meantime keep her fluids up with water and compensate with milk in porridge, yoghurt cheese and custard.
