Taylor Grasso | Dietitian
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Wednesday 03 June 2026 15:24:57 GMT
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Heather Douglas :
I think the biggest lesson I’ve learned in motherhood (over and over again) is that while all these decisions are important, they are never as big of a deal as they feel when you are trying to make the decision. Every time I’ve reflected on something that took so much of me to decide, I realize it’s like fully fine and everything worked out.
2026-06-03 19:41:24
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Kelsey Rhoden :
So, it sounds like you know what you WANT to do. You will lose the boob superpower but you’ll find new powers. You’re not gonna lose that bond, ever. I would go on the trip and see how he reacts after! If he wants to nurse, let him! He might not even care! I was in the same situation and thought my baby would BF forever (we stopped at 18 months when he stopped asking)
2026-06-03 16:11:27
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Wendy :
My only worry is that you might feel pretty uncomfortable on your trip, but if you are ok with that, then go for it. Sounds like you are ready. ❤️
2026-06-03 19:00:09
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Char Silha :
I had all of these exact same worries before I weened my 13 month old when I was on a trip in May but I stuck with it and have no regrets! I knew if I didn’t do it then I’d never be able to do it fully and the first 2-3 days were tricky at night but during the day he did great! He’s a better sleeper and our bond is just as great 😊
2026-06-03 15:37:51
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sincerely_mama_sarah :
I’m going on 22 months of breastfeeding. I feel like the older she’s gotten the more she understands the weaning process and it’s been fairly easy. I just tell her mama’s milk is all done.
2026-06-05 12:43:11
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Veronica Morales :
My understanding is that you don’t dry up that quickly. I have a 12 month old (he’s taken bottles because of daycare) but we just started mixing whole milk in them to help with the weaning process. We live diff lifestyles but I’ve stopped pumping at work for 3+ weeks now and only nursing twice. We’ll be slowly implementing bottles at bedtime to help relieve me.
2026-06-05 03:59:46
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Gabi ingles :
Start introducing a lovey!! This will help replace the boob. After my first I learned this lesson😅. So with the next two anytime baby was upset I settled them but also grabbed the lovey. Started this around 5-6 months. So by the time a year hit they were attached. I know you can’t go back in time buuuut you can still start now!
2026-06-04 01:56:42
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Sarah Metzfield - DMV REALTOR :
I just weaned my 13 month old. I built it up in my head so much, and it hasn’t been as big of a deal as I built it up to be. I also noticed he’s been drinking much better out of a straw suddenly, probably because he doesn’t have another option 😂
2026-06-03 16:25:41
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Kiersten Jenkins :
Honestly I weaned earlier than expected due to food allergies (15 months) and it was actually a good age. 18+ months they have stronger opinions about it and can make it harder!
2026-06-05 02:00:41
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BKell :
There is not just one right way!! Your way is the right way for you and baby. If you want to, I think it makes total sense to wean when you are away for a whole week. Is baby staying home with grandparents or something? My other thought is….you sound like you really love your bedtime feed. You could try just keeping that one feed. I TOTALLY get what you mean about the superpower. Disclaimer: I did NOT plan it initially, but I ended up nursing both my kids until they were 4yo. I know that’s unusual here in the U.S., but it was a gradual evolution that became less and less overtime. Around a year, solid foods had taken over as the main source of their nutrition. I even gave whole cow’s milk about once a day in an open cup. The breastfeeding relationship changes over time. My point is, whatever you end up doing, I promise it will be ok. If you end it completely or if you just keep reducing. You’re such a thoughtful, loving mama.
2026-06-04 16:32:03
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Addy Tayler | T1D :
I in fact went cold turkey on a trip to NYC at 15 months 😂 literally he forgot all about it while I was gone
2026-06-04 02:20:36
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Janessa :
You got this and everything will be ok. I had these same feelings when I weaned at 14 months. Our bond at 22 months is strong and I’m so happy we were done when we were done.
2026-06-03 18:42:48
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samanthakayjohnso7 :
Weaned 2 babies on trips. One 14 months and one was 18 months. I was ready to be done. It was harder for me than the babies. The bond doesn’t go away- my 3 year old still gets rocked to bed and whenever needing comfort just puts his hand down my shirt lol. My 5 year old did that too for a long time after we weaned. All the good stays, just looks a tiny bit different
2026-06-04 02:43:56
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crotchetpnw :
I went cold turkey on a trip and got so engorged, but didn’t have my pump. It was miserable.
2026-06-03 23:34:08
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lividoesitanyway :
My son is 10 months old and I love breastfeeding but really want to wean at 1 year and you just summed up my thoughts perfectly
2026-06-03 19:29:29
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Mady | mom life 🤍 :
I said the same thing last year when I went on a work trip to an expo in Vegas, I ended up pumping there and continued to breastfeed until 18m! As soon as we got back he immediately wanted to nurse and I knew I made the right choice🥹 I was tired and ready to be done but so glad I waited!
2026-06-03 23:10:36
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Bree :
i was told that the best way is just to reduce feeds/pumps but also know that you may need to pump a little relieve pressure because it can hurt if you go cold turkey. depending on how much you're feeding already.
2026-06-03 19:53:37
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jeanfarrell0 :
I had to go on a work trip when my son was 15 months and went cold turkey (although he had been taking some bottles). It actually went super smoothly. I cried when I left but it was totally fine and I had no regrets. It was probably the best way to do it honestly.
2026-06-03 19:37:05
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Emily's Episodes :
Your intuition is already telling you what to do, but the mom guilt is overriding it. It IS ok to ween, and you WILL still be able to bond with your child. Being a mom is FULL of superpowers, even outside of nursing, it's one of many 💕
2026-06-04 11:56:28
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T :
It’s not mean! You’re ready to be done so be done girl.
2026-06-03 16:39:18
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Lower Cholesterol Naturally :
I weaned on a one week trip at 16 months. He honestly didn’t even ask for it when we got back home. It was nice for me but also for Dad when he could be more involved in bedtime since they are so snuggly at night. No tips to dry it up but I was engorged for 2 days then was fine
2026-06-03 19:26:14
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Kyndra :
These decisions are never as big in reality as they are in our heads…and that goes for so many decisions in life. You are imagining it to be a much bigger issue than it will be. Your bond will not be affected…AT ALL! If you are ready to be done…you need to be done. You have many superpowers as a mom 😊…new amazing routines will happen naturally.
2026-06-04 12:32:16
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krink55 :
That’s how i did it. I ended up with strep, so was sick. But totally glad we did it that way bc i think i would have flip flopped
2026-06-03 16:02:58
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Shannon | Pediatric OT :
My best friend went on a trip to wean and immediate upon returning her kiddo ran to her and ripped her shirt down 😅
2026-06-03 19:26:08
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Janine :
Yes! I did this at 13 months and it changedddd my life. He literally just never asked for it again. You find other ways to soothe them and bond, I promise it’s okay.
2026-06-03 21:18:06
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