Weaning help - aggressive toddler! :(

Weaning

Hi all, I feel like I need a bit of guidance. I’m breastfeeding my 3rd baby - he’s 16 months old. This kid is obsessed with breastfeeding but I’m starting to feel the pinch. I’ve had mastitis 4 times with him - most recently two days ago and it was very very bad.

I’m trying to wean him but when I refuse a feed (I just say “no milk buddy” or something similar) he turns violent! 😅 he headbutts me, headbutts my chest, bites me, slaps me in the face, pinches me etc. this is also happening overnight. I don’t mind overnight feeds at all but they are so frequent again. Like he will feed, stop, 5 minutes later asks again for a feed.

My girls never weaned like this and I genuinely at a loss!

Anyone else breastfeeding or has breastfed a toddler with anger management issues? Haha help me!

Posted Jan 8, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

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