Odd question?

[digordie]

I heard native americans would wean their babies from birth at night. Meaning they would not breast feed them at night so that they would sleep through the night without waking up. The baby would cry for a couple nights but then be adjusted. Does anyone know if this is true or not? Or has anyone tried this technique? I know now days they recommend waiting three months but just curious if it really makes a difference how long ya wait.

 

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[dlos]

I would think the answer to this lies in what's best for the baby and its proper and thorough development. Modeling your nursing strategy after something hundreds or thousands of years old could have negative impacts on the child. Through evolution people's needs and tolerances have changed drastically since "native american" times where such weening practices may, or may not, have been implemented. Today, there are pretty precise measurements in place to monitor the growth of newborn babies. Meaning, they need to be gaining weight and growing. If they are not, there could be consequences in their development. Is it worth the risk? Diets and foods have changed. Makes sense given that fact that since we eat different foods that are highly processed and not as fresh, that way back then the mother's milk may have been more nutritious or even more filling? Who knows?

 

[tomclark]

It's done the same way today. If a baby is at wean age and understands "No" you can stop breastfeeding at night. Feed baby before bed. Babies do need extra feed when having growth spurts. Solid foods after 5 months.

 

[digordie]

Hey thanks to all for the input.