I need help!!

[KatieandLily2010]

Hey, im asking if anyone has any tips for me to help me get my 18 month old to A)wean  off breastfeeding and B)sleep in her own bed.
Here is how it all came about, When Lily was born she wouldnt sleep unless she was with me, and as i EBF it was easier to have her with me.
I thought it was the easy option but now she will not go to sleep for anyone else and she will not sleep in her own bed.
When my partner tries to get her to bed she will literally cry for hours asking for me. Sometimes she will be up until 11pm!!
I want to get her in a routine of going to sleep off the breast and in her own bed. Any advice would be MUCH appreciated... thank-you!!

[Roseii]

Hey and welcome to BW You've come to the right place!

Do you want to wean her off the bf altogether? Or just as a prop to get her to sleep?

I would start by posting your usual routine on here (ie nap and bedtimes, when she breastfeeds) and checking out the links on the toddler sleeping board to "Gradual Withdrawal" and "Walk In Walk Out" (Sorry I don't know how to post a link on here) As they are the 2 main routes for toddlers to independent sleep.

It won't be easy to change everything she knows but it can be done, just be prepared for the tears at the start (never cry it out though) and you can get through it

x