Weaning

When to Call a Doctor

Talk to your child's health professional about weaning if:

• Your baby refuses all solid food and is older than 6 to 8 months of age.
• Your baby has changed from sleeping through the night to waking up during the night hungry.
• Your baby develops dental cavities (caries).
• Your baby seems overweight for his or her age, size, or birth weight.
• Your toddler (1 to 2 years old) focuses on breast- or bottle-feeding and does not play with other children.
• Your toddler never wants to be away from you.
• Your baby is older than 12 months of age and is still drinking from a bottle.
• You are emotionally ready to wean your baby.

Who to see

Your family doctor or general practitioner can deal with your concerns about weaning. You may be referred to another health professional, such as a pediatrician or lactation consultant.

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Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Carrie Henley	Last Updated: August 17, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
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