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Weaning - When to Call a Doctor

Talk to your child's doctor 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 18 months of age and is still drinking from a bottle.
You are emotionally ready to wean your baby.

Who to see

Health professionals who can deal with your concerns about weaning include:

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Pediatricians.
Family medicine doctors.
Physician assistants with special training in the care of children.
Pediatric or family nurse practitioners.
Certified lactation consultants. Lactation consultants are sometimes on staff at hospitals.

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Last Updated: April 25, 2010

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