So, when I was feeling touched-out or just ready to quit nursing, I would test the waters, cut back a little or talk to my son A.J. about it, and see how he reacted. I felt that since I was the adult, I could be patient when I needed to.
Feed with Love and Respect
Breastfeeding is the optimal way to satisfy an infant's nutritional and emotional needs. "Bottle Nursing" adapts breastfeeding behaviors to bottle-feeding to help initiate a secure attachment. Follow the feeding cues for both infants and children, encouraging them to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. Offer healthy food choices and model healthy eating behavior.
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