weaning
Off the breast
Weaning is the process of transitioning a baby or young animal from breast milk or formula to other food sources.
The term extends to any gradual withdrawal from dependence: weaning yourself off caffeine, weaning the economy off fossil fuels.
The process implies a shift toward independence, whether physical or psychological.
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- formulaFixed method or notation
- bottleContainer for liquids
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- solidsMatter with fixed shape
puree · mash · cereal · spoon-feeding · nipple · latch · introduction · textures
Notable event marking progress
- infancyEarliest period of life
- toddlerhoodStage of learning walking
- teethingFirst molars emerging
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
readiness · chewing · swallowing · curiosity · independence · self-regulation · satiety
Developing slowly over time
- cessationA full stopping
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- shiftMovement or work period
reduction · substitution · replacement · timing · schedule · gentle · extended · early
breastfeeding
Lactation-based infant nourishment
solids · puree · mash · cereal · spoon-feeding · nipple · latch · introduction · textures · highchair
milestone
Notable event marking progress
- infancyEarliest period of life
- toddlerhoodStage of learning walking
- teethingFirst molars emerging
gums · readiness · chewing · swallowing · curiosity · independence · self-regulation · satiety
gradual
Developing slowly over time
- cessationA full stopping
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
shift · reduction · substitution · replacement · timing · schedule · gentle · extended · early · delayed
calves
Rear shin muscles
kids · colostrum · rumen · pen · separation · stress · dam · sow · ewe · mare
attachment
Connection or fondness
- bondingForming close connections
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- separationState of being apart
anxiety · reassurance · closeness · security · routine · cuddles · soothing · coping · tears · patience
nutrients
Vital dietary substances
allergies · digestion · protein · calcium · fiber · hydration · calories · zinc · omega-3 · fortified
- brood carenest building, incubation, brooding, parental care, maternal care
- infant feedingbaby bottle, baby formula, bottle feeding, formula feeding, infant formula
- livestock breedingbreeding, artificial insemination, insemination, mating, semen
- livestock careveterinary care, animal welfare, disease prevention, calving, deworming
- swine healthswine flu, swine influenza, PED, erysipelas, respiratory disease
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
weaningnursing
Medical caretaking profession
breastfeeding · addicting · suckling · attachment · hooking
- weaning offGradual discontinuation process
- baby-led weaningInfant self-feeding approach
- baby led weaningInfant-directed solid food introduction
- night weaningEnding overnight infant feeding