Do Babies Under 12 Months Self-Wean?

Is it possible that your baby will wean themself? Kellymom.com explores this idea and gives you some facts and information to learn (a) if it’s possible and (b) signs it is happening.

From Kellymom.com:
“True SELF-weaning before a baby is a year old is very uncommon. In fact, it is unusual for a baby to wean before 18-24 months unless mom is encouraging weaning. However, it is very common to hear a mother say that her baby self-weaned at 9 or 10 months old, or even earlier. How do we reconcile these statements?”

Low milk supply and developmental stages all play a part in self weaning. Visit https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/babyselfwean/ to learn more.

 

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