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If your child is not yet ready to stop breastfeeding, there is no reason to stop them from doing so, assuming they are under the age of four. During this time, though, you will want to move away from the constant breastfeeding and use it more as a once in a while treat. It is essential to keep in mind that a child at the age of six months should be starting to eat solid food. Health wise, they need to be consuming solid food in stages starting at six months. After this time, most of their calories should be coming from their food, not from breastfeeding. This also allows them to not need to constantly nurse to sustain themselves.
During this time, it can also be appropriate to give your child breast milk. They do not need to breastfeed to get this milk, though. You can place it in their cereal and other foods. They can also drink it in a cup. It is appropriate to do this up through preschool, if you feel it is important to do so. They should not be relying on breast milk for calories though.
Eventually, you will need to make the break from breastfeeding totally. It is often important to keep in mind that children can breastfeed too long. Those that do may have a higher reluctance to ever stop. Rather than allowing this, a mother needs to make sure that the child is emotionally stable and completely well fed outside of breastfeeding. Be sure to consult with your pediatrician if you feel that your child is struggling with any aspect of weaning or if you are unsure how to approach the process with your child.
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