Stopping breastfeeding
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My little one is 20 weeks. We've always combi fed due to supply issues but were up at 80% breastmilk to 20% formula. I've dropped all feeds except mornings and nights (we're still feeding to sleep, so nights will be the last to go). I'm pumping once midday to relieve my boobs (but don't empty them fully), and I am just freezing for baths or if she's sickly in the future. I've been told to try expressing in the shower over pumping, which I'll probably try from next week. Using a size 2 teet, which we've been using for about a month now. I've actually bought size 3s to try tomorrow as she's sucking on the size 2s so much they're going back on themselves, so I think she might be ready x
@Hollie thanks for the reply! Also if you give a bottle how long do you then wait before feeding again?
Its about 3 hours but as it’s always bottle then breast I just feed in demand like I always have
I’m on the same journey with my son who is 21 weeks. I’ve replaced 1 feed a week for the past 2 weeks so doing it very slowly. I’ve done the 2nd feed of the morning and the penultimate feed before bed. I plan on keeping the night and first feed of the morning until last but I don’t have a reason why. I use size 0 teat and would assume the sickyness is ok if a while after the feed? Not sure of other answers as trying to navigate it myself!