A 34-year-old female asked:
my 15 mth old still wakes to nurse every 2-3 hr, which would be fine if i didn't have to get up to go to work. is it reasonable to try sleep training?
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Nursing: Stop breast feeding cold turkey.You child may cry for a few nights. Go to him to make sure he is alright but do not pick him up! after a few nights he will stop and you will get your much needed rest. Good luck.
Answered on Dec 3, 2013
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