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.
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.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
@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?
honeydew / 7463 posts
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.
Also drank sage tea. And I took lecithin capsules to help prevent plugged ducts.
I found this site to be really helpful as well:
http://exclusivepumping.com/weaning-from-the-pump/
I can wall you more details of my process if you are interested.
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