https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:33:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-help-during-cluster-feeding#post-2822430 Mon, 14 May 2018 18:36:12 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2822430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice just hugs! I pumped them weaned for two of my babies, mostly for my last baby. I don't know if that's an option and it was def a PITA. But it was more straightforward. I also found that weaning can be a trigger for anxiety (but so is bring for me... just worse when weaning.) So just know there's a light at the end of the tunnel. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-help-during-cluster-feeding#post-2822337 Mon, 14 May 2018 10:50:15 +0000 JJ2626 2822337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in a similar boat about a month ago. I followed sweetiepie’s advice and switched entirely to pumping right away and then weaned from there. It was easier to keep track and mentally made sense for me to have a clean break. I’m done now (I think) about 4 weeks later. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-help-during-cluster-feeding#post-2822336 Mon, 14 May 2018 10:46:25 +0000 SweetiePie 2822336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there any way you could stop BF entirely and instead get on a solid pumping schedule? It sounds like he already takes bottles. That way you could continue to give bottles of pumped milk and supplement with formula, and with a more exact pumping schedule it could be easier to wean from that and drop sessions. And then it’s a nice slow transition from BM to formula as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-help-during-cluster-feeding#post-2822335 Mon, 14 May 2018 10:45:46 +0000 Madison43 2822335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@natalie403: can you just switch your baby to 100% bottle feeds now (sounds like he’s ok with bottles) and then wean your body using scheduled pumps? That way he’s getting to cluster feed as much as he wants (just with a bottle) and you can take the guess work out of winding things down for yourself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-help-during-cluster-feeding#post-2822332 Mon, 14 May 2018 10:35:34 +0000 MaryM 2822332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have access to a good lactation consultant?</p> <p>BFing didn't work out for us, but I got some great advice from the LC at my pediatrician's office to help when I decided I needed to wean from the pump for mental health reasons (also around 6/7 weeks). </p> <p>It hasn't been quick because I'm prone to clogs too. But mentally, things have gotten better as I've been less tied to the pump (I'm down to 2 pumps a day at 12 weeks post partum) </p> <p>If you can find a professional to help, I highly recommend it! But only stick with them if they're supportive. I called my SIL's LC when I wasn't able to reach mine and even though I mentioned weaning from the pump, she was pretty pushy at wanting to help me try to get the baby to latch again (which I wasn't interested in). </p> <p>Fed is best! And for me, it all came down to me knowing that my baby needs my love and cuddles and a happy mama a lot more than he needs my milk! </p> <p>Good luck ♥ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-help-during-cluster-feeding#post-2822330 Mon, 14 May 2018 10:22:26 +0000 natalie403 2822330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies,<br /> I have anxiety even typing this out asking for advice :bummed: I have an almost 7 week old. I am looking to start weaning and feel so dumb trying to figure it out. With my first son I exclusively pumped so it was more straight forward when I weaned. I understand I should start by dropping a feed. My concern is his schedule is not so predictable... he eats usually 2-3 hour intervals but has been cluster feeding like crazy (I’ve been attempting to wean the last week) so I can’t figure out what “feed” I’m dropping.. I give a bottle in what I believe is in place of a feed but I can’t tell if it’s making a difference or which feeds to try to drop first? I’m still on maternity leave which helps. The only time I had been pumping was during 2 night feeds when my husband would give pumped bottles to give me a break from nursing. I have cut back on the length of those and only pump during 1 of them now and am trying to space out feeds in general for as long as I can (will top him off with bottle instead) and will pump for comfort when I get engorged (I’m prone to clogged ducts). </p> <p>I totally feel like I’m winging it and it’s making my anxiety so much worse because I don’t know if I’m making progress and then I’m getting more anxious about stopping altogether when I know it’s the best choice for my mental health. I know he will be fine on formula ultimately. He had in in the NICU and he takes bottles fine. My first son is fine and transitioned to formula at around 3.5 month. I hate that I’m second guessing all my decisions. I’m emotional just writing this. </p> <p>I guess I just need some advice and support mamas. I think I’m in the middle of some PPA (history repeating itself. Sigh.) and just need some reassurance. Thanks so much in advance :heart: </p>