Thank you so much it was exactly what I was looking for and will be recommending it to all breastfeeding parents! It features a magical element that appeals to the child, so that they look forward to their weaning day and are more emotionally prepared to say goodbye to nursing. What to Expect supports Group Black Opens a new window and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. We've been down to only night nursing for a long time, which is likely why he wakes several times a night.

I am still in a bit of disbelief about how well it worked, while being respectful of him and making it a celebration at the same time. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. However, my son noticed the book on my desk and asked me to read it to him, and he’s since requested it many more times. Suitable age 18months - 4 Book features an illustration of a mother cuddling her toddler to sleep instead of nursing them at night (bed-sharing).

We did our own booby moon ritual tonight, complete with cake and a balloon release, and she helped me put away the shirts I've used to nurse her to sleep. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they don’t moderate discussions.

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use.Group Leaders aren’t expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I thought there would be tears, I thought I might have to make dad do bedtime, so many people told me to go away for a few days to wean. Highly recommend this book to anyone who may be reaching the end of their breastfeeding journey, and feeling nervous like I was! In the same way that the Tooth Fairy makes children happy about their teeth falling out, looking forward to seeing Booby Milk magic fly away to Booby Moon can give the same wondrous joy to a weaning toddler. With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading.

If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. This has changed my life for the better without upsetting her, I could not recommend this any more for any mother looking to wean an older child. Copyright © Left Bank Books | Header Image by Jim Mosley and may not be reproduced without written consent by Left Bank Books. This is a community to encourage, support, and educate parents nursing babies/children through their breastfeeding journey. Group Black's collective includes Essence Opens a new window, The Shade Room Opens a new window and Naturally Curly Opens a new window.

The author includes very detailed information in the back of the book with suggestions on how to go about the process.