weaning

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of gradually reducing or ceasing the feeding of a baby from a breast or bottle and beginning to give solid food.

  - "After six months, it's time to start weaning the baby."
  - "My sister successfully weaned her child from the bottle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weaning
raining , paining , gaining

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Variants

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wean , weaned , weaning , weans , pre-weaned , pre-weaning , preweaned , preweaning , wean on , weaned on , weaning on , weans on

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to withdraw or withdraw gradually.'

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Trivia

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1. Weaning can take anywhere from a few days to several months.

2. The process of weaning can be challenging for both the mother and the baby.

3. Weaning is typically started between 4 and 6 months of age.

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Related Concepts

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1. Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed a newborn baby. Weaning marks the end of this stage.

2. Solid food: Solid food is introduced during the weaning process, as babies begin to eat foods other than milk.

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Culture

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Weaning is a significant milestone in a child's development, marking the transition from infant to toddler.

How to Memorize "weaning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mother gradually reducing the frequency of breastfeeding sessions.
   - Imagine a baby taking small bites of solid food for the first time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate weaning with the start of a new phase in a child's life.
   - Link weaning with the introduction of solid foods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Wean-Eat: Weaning marks the beginning of eating solid food.
   - Gradual-Grow: The weaning process is gradual, allowing for growth.

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