https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:24:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-wean-from-pump#post-1962060 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:16:06 +0000 SweetiePie 1962060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What my lactation consultant told me to do was start pumping ONLY for comfort. Just pump enough to feel some relief. For me that equated to 3 times a day or so for 5 minutes each session. One day after about a week I realized I hadn't punped all day and I was done at that point.<br /> Also drank sage tea. And I took lecithin capsules to help prevent plugged ducts. </p> <p>I found this site to be really helpful as well:<br /> <a href="http://exclusivepumping.com/weaning-from-the-pump/" rel="nofollow">http://exclusivepumping.com/weaning-from-the-pump/</a></p> <p>I can wall you more details of my process if you are interested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-wean-from-pump#post-1962044 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:07:42 +0000 prettylizy 1962044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Becksabee: I would just skip one pump for a few days, maybe a week, then once that one is gone, skip another one. Maybe an overnight pump or last one of the day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-wean-from-pump#post-1949639 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:34:04 +0000 Becksabee 1949639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm exclusively pumping for my 3 week old, and I'd like to get him switched to 100% formula about the 6 week mark. He's currently getting about 30% breastmilk and 70% formula. </p> <p>What's the best way to wean from the pump and when should I start? I know you're supposed to gradually decrease the number of pumps per day, but I pump everytime he eats which is every 2-3 hours or 8-10 times per day. </p>