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One of the major concerns of a mother is when to start breastfeeding weaning. There is really no estimated time on when to start it. According to American Academy of Pediatrics, it is recommended to breastfeed their babies for at least a year. But it does not really matter what are the experience of your friends or relatives about weaning, there is really no right or wrong timing when it comes to breastfeeding weaning. It is very important to gradually wean, a mother should not abruptly withhold their breast because it can be traumatic for the child. You can start by skipping a feeding, instead use a bottle and see the reaction of the child. You can also try shortening the time of nursing the child. These are some tips that you can do to gradually wean the child.