As your baby weans, she may miss the closeness of skin to skin contact. Allow for plenty of cuddle time. Substitute bottle for breast 1 feeding for 2 days Increase bottle to 2 feedings for 2 days Increase bottle to 3 or 4 feedings and so on The final schedule of feedings will depend on your baby's age and intake. The baby who is under 4 months may feed at a schedule of 4 ounces or 125 ml. See Bottle Feeding, Getting Started .
Many women prefer a much slower schedule of weaning over weeks or even months.
This is fine for babies who wish to cooperate. However, if your baby decides he prefers the bottle, do not force the breast. Save baby's favorite nursing times for the last to go. Milk will remain to a small extent and can be fully reinstated for at least 6 months after weaning in cases of emergency such as infant illness or allergic reactions to food, formula and cow's milk. All material on this Internet site is protected by U.S. and international copyrights.