All babies need to be breastfed as soon as possible to ensure their nutrition. But at a certain point, babies need to be weaned. The weaning time is different for each baby, depending on the physical condition and characteristics of each baby. Mothers need to pay close attention to the signs that their baby is "ready" to be weaned.

For mothers who breastfeed, when they have to return to work, it is time to consider weaning their baby. Many people wonder when to wean their baby so that it is not too sudden and will affect the baby's development. Parents should base on the baby's needs and actual conditions to decide the best time to wean.

Self-weaning is when a baby stops breastfeeding on their own, and it usually happens slowly over time. As babies get older, they will need more nutrition from solid foods and become more independent. Many babies also start to need less breastfeeding than they did when they were younger. In fact, weaning usually doesn’t happen until a child is over a year old.