Yet another nightweaning question

[chipper26]

Would you say it is easier for all involved to wait until your LO can understand that "nummies" go night night and other conversation before nightweaning.

My dd is VERY attached to her num nums and is almost 19 months. I'm having a hard time picturing her accepting sleep without the nursing. I don't think is quite at a level of understanding about num nums not being available until morning or sun up, but she may be there soon. I know speech and understanding develop rapidly as they start to learn to talk. Would I have more luck when she is closer to two?

Any advice?

[lifeguard]

Ds is only 15 months & definitely doesn't have that level of understanding but nightweaning went very well. I did explain to him in advance & at the time that we weren't nursing in the middle of the night - he may not understand exactly what I'm say but I think he understood the intention.

Having his water bottle at ready really helped us. Sometimes he is truly thirsty in the middle of the night. I can't blame him - I usually get up at least once to pee & have some water.

[chipper26]

Thanks. She does understand A LOT. I will keep some water on hand. I just don't know when to start... the task seems so daunting. I feel bad for both of us. We both like the nursing but it is out of hand and I want more sleep (so does my husband.)

I wish I could make the rules and tell her, "Okay, you are only allowed to nurse twice during the night, so I suggest midnight and 4 am." Then we could have the best of both worlds.