I thought some of the book might have had an effect on him, but I did not expect such an immediate and magical change.

The author includes very detailed information in the back of the book with suggestions on how to go about the process. Book also includes a gentle-parenting user guide that covers: how to wean using Booby Moon, night weaning prior, breaking the fed-to-sleep habit and various options for a meaningful goodbye ritual. When the time came for Kiwi Yvette Reid to stop breastfeeding her toddler son, she knew storytelling would help make the transition easier for him.it's a charming story about a kid who has to send the booby milk back to the moon so other babies can have milk.

Maybe we’ll have a party and release a magical balloon; maybe we’ll just talk about how he doesn’t need milk anymore, “Like the toddler in Booby Moon !The night of my son's last breastfeed we did a special cake and a celebration and reminded him that we were saying goodbye to booby. Group Black's collective includes Essence Opens a new window, The Shade Room Opens a new window and Naturally Curly Opens a new window. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. I really like the idea of my toddler being the one to have a physical representation of letting go of milk but I cannot release a balloon. The story also brings comfort post weaning, offering reassurance that the relationship continues; you can still wave up to Booby Moon and Mumma will still be here to offer love, cuddles and comfort.

I implemented a number of the suggestions in the back of the book to make the process more magical for him and easier for us. I had to wean her so we can do another round of IVF, and I was dreading the process cuz my girl is a boob monster! It explains that the moon sends down magical booby milk for babies to drink, and that the time will soon come to send that magic back to the moon, so that new babies can have milk, too.

As in Reid’s real life, the mum and toddler in the book mark the occasion, on the night of the toddler’s birthday, by having one last feed before releasing a glow-in-the-dark helium balloon, thanking the milk and waving goodbye as it floats away. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. The back pages feature a weaning guide for Mothers who wish to end their breastfeeding journey as gently and as happily as possible.

Book also includes a gentle-parenting user guide that how to wean using Booby Moon, night weaning prior, breaking the fed-to-sleep habit and various options for a meaningful goodbye ritual. When I first read Booby Moon , I loved the tone and the idea but wondered if the mythological aspect would be right for me when it came time to wean my almost two-year-old. As Reid points out, you can tweak the details to suit your family – for example, changing ‘booby milk’ to whatever term you use or carrying out the ritual after a special ‘Milkday’ party if your child’s birthday isn’t the right time. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.A chance to celebrate a milestone reached, honour the journey thus far and acknowledge this special time for both mother and child. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Using the 'Booby Moon' story was such an easy and beautiful experience that it needs to be shared with parents around the world. It helped us through something I was very apprehensive about, and made the experience something positive for my son.