Can I wean my baby in winter? Is it good to wean my baby in winter?

Weaning is something that every mother must do. Now is the coldest time of the year, so is it possible to wean your baby in winter? Is there anything wrong with weaning your baby in winter? Let's introduce it to you below!

Can I wean my baby in winter?

Not suitable for weaning babies

Winter is the peak season for respiratory infectious diseases, which can easily cause children to catch colds, acute pharyngitis, and even pneumonia. Children's appetite will be more seriously affected after they get sick, and their resistance will be reduced again. This will cause a vicious cycle and seriously affect their growth and development. In addition, the digestive system of children aged 10-12 months is not fully developed, and their teeth are not fully grown. They cannot chew and digest food well, and the addition of complementary food is also limited by the cold weather and seasons.

When is the best time to wean?

1. Generally speaking, the best time for weaning is when the baby is 10 months old. However, many foreign countries now advocate breastfeeding until the baby is 2 years old. Therefore, the best time for weaning is a period of time. It is better to wean within this period of time. If weaning is too early, the baby's digestive system is not mature yet, and the baby may lose resistance if he eats other things instead of breast milk.

2. When the baby is ready to be weaned, parents should also consider the climate. During the season change, the temperature fluctuates and the baby is prone to illness. If the baby is weaned at this time, the baby may have poor appetite and reduced resistance. In addition, the baby may suffer from poor sleep, crying, etc. due to weaning, and the baby is prone to illness.

3. If the first two conditions are met, then we should consider the baby itself. We recommend weaning when the baby is in good physical condition. The baby's resistance is relatively strong at this time. Even if the baby cries and does not sleep well due to weaning, it is not easy to get sick. However, if the baby is not in good condition, it is easy to get sick or even worse.

4. Parents need to do two preparations. The first is how to feed the baby after weaning, and the second is the psychological preparation during the weaning process. If the baby's diet during and after weaning is not arranged properly, the baby may eat too much or too little due to irregular diet, resulting in unbalanced nutrition. Psychological preparation means thinking about the crying and anorexia that the weaned baby may experience, and thinking of solutions.

Weaning precautions:

1. If it is not necessary for medical reasons, weaning is prohibited if the baby is less than 6 months old (the World Health Organization recommends 24 months of breastfeeding) to ensure immunity. 2. The Ministry of Health of China recommends breastfeeding for 12 months, and doctors generally recommend breastfeeding for at least 6 months. Weaning too early will lead to poor resistance of the baby. 3. It is recommended to wean in spring or autumn, when the weather is better and it is not easy to get sick, and it is difficult to cry and get eczema after weaning. It is easier in summer. 4. Weaning is a psychological test for the baby and the mother. Do not breastfeed after weaning, or wean after breastfeeding. This will cause multiple injuries. 5. Weaning should be a gradual process. Do not wean suddenly. There should be a natural transition to give the baby an adaptation period.

6. When the baby is very hungry, try not to let him feel the mother's presence. It will be better for him to see the mother after he is full.

7. Generally, you can use milk to replace breast milk and then wean. Use two weeks to slowly increase the proportion of milk, and eventually milk will replace breast milk. 8. During and after weaning, when adding complementary foods to your baby, do not suddenly add several types. You should follow the principles of Article 9 below. 9. When adding complementary foods, you should follow the principle of starting with less and then more, starting with thin and then thick, and starting with fine and then coarse.

10. During the weaning period, mothers must have perseverance and cannot give breast milk to babies without letting them cry. This will only lead to weaning failure. 11. During the weaning period, pay attention to the fact that children will be anxious and cry easily after weaning. Mothers must take good care of their babies and be patient.

12. If the breast is very swollen, you can squeeze out a part of it, but you cannot empty the entire breast.

13. After weaning, you should use food to stop breastfeeding as soon as possible, otherwise breast engorgement will occur.

14. If you continue breastfeeding, you will have your period in about 6 to 7 months.

15. If breastfeeding ends within 6 months, menstruation will come about 6 to 8 weeks after breastfeeding ends.

16. If there are lumps in the breast after weaning, it is recommended to use a hot towel twice a day to relieve it.