Mommy’s Hug: Weaning from Breastfeeding Together

Mommy’s Hug: Weaning from Breastfeeding Together

by Guy IBCLC, Sarit
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Male ProtagonistThe leading character in this book is male.

Synopsis

Mommy’s Hug - Weaning from Breastfeeding Together

A children’s book for ages 1 to 5 (and more), about weaning from breastfeeding.

The book tells the breastfeeding story from the child’s point of view: When the child was a small baby, all he did was breastfeed – all day and all night. Slowly, the baby grew and developed into a curious and active child, who eats everything and only occasionally breastfeeds. Now, it’s time to say thank you, and lovingly say goodbye to breastfeeding.

This book serves as a tool throughout the weaning process. You can start reading the book even before starting to wean, as preparation for the weaning process and during the process itself. It is recommended to read the story, look at the pictures together and encourage a conversation with your child. The messages in this story contribute to the process of weaning from breastfeeding, making it a positive and empowering experience for both you and your child.

I recommend incorporating these messages when talking to your child.

Message #1: Weaning from breastfeeding is a positive stage in a child’s maturing process.

Just as we are proud of our children for every new developmental stage, such as potty training, so we should be proud when they are ready to wean from breastfeeding.

Message #2: Creating a positive memory of the breastfeeding period.

We had an amazing time together and now it is time to say goodbye to breastfeeding in a positive way. It is important to note how pleasant and good breastfeeding was for both the mother and child. By doing so, we create a positive experience and a sweet memory for the child, remembering the shared magical period of breastfeeding.

Message #3: Mommy is always here with you even without breastfeeding.

This is an important message that should be passed on to the child during the weaning process. It is a message that instills a sense of confidence. Mommy is still here to hug, soothe, empathize, comfort and support, even after the child has been weaned from breastfeeding.

During the weaning process, I also recommend to always concentrate on the positive and to tell the child what we “have” and not only what we “do not have.” So, while there is no more breastfeeding, the physical embrace and emotional connection always remain.

Even after the breastfeeding period is over, this book can be used as a special keepsake. The child can still flip through it and remember that beautiful time together.

I wish you an empowering and bonding weaning process.

Good luck!

Sarit Guy, Certified Lactation Consultant – IBCLC
  • Publisher: Sarit Guy
  • ISBN-10: 9659301723
  • ISBN-13: 9789659301720
  • Reading Age: Baby and up
  • Grade Level: Kindergarten and up
  • Number of Pages: 24
  • Published At:2022
  • Added at: 2023-12-23