Preparing to Spend First Weekend Away from 16 Month Old

I left my little guy at about that age and was still nursing him. My sister stayed with him. He did wake up at night and cry but she got him settled down. I would suggest you bring a pump since I did get engorged while I was away, ouch! It was hard being away but we all did fine! Don't be surprised if he's a little put off when you get home since they don't know how to handle their emotions, but you'll settle right back into your routine within an hours time! Good luck!

I agree with the other posters-he should be sleeping thru most of the night and should be somewhat independent by now. So if you have to give him anything pump some milk for the in laws and leave it with them and of course bottles-now when he fusses he will taste your milk and that should be enough to settle him down. Now for you it is ok to continue breast-feeding but come on-who is more dependent here? you or him? you need these two days off to get in touch with you! work on it and you will have more to give him and the rest of the family too.

Geez...I wish I had an answer for you. I have 19 month twins and my husband and I don't want to go anywhere without them. We feel they are too young. My parents are also like second parents as well as my 21 yo daughter who adores them! I don't nurse them anymore but you say you still do. I think your son will be just fine for a weekend. Just make sure to leave enough of your milk with them and have formula (for an emergency), and I'm assuming you're going to maintain your milk, right? Toddlers love their grandparents and they're most likely going to really spoil him and you baby's going to love every bit of it. I know we as parents hate to leave them! Have a nice trip!

I'm confused! "He doesn't use a bottle & only occasionally drinks from a sippy cup" ??? Soooo, does he basically only breastfeed all day long + at bedtime? Does he not drink milk, juice, or water?

Wow! Usually when children are breastfed at this age, they are also independent with a cup. Time to make this transition at home before your trip. Give him some self-coping skills-some automony- & the trip will be much easier for all of you!

& please do not take offense at my comments. There is nothing wrong with breastfeeding at this age......but as another poster commented, he should also be putting himself to sleep (this usually comes in at....well, before that 1st birthday....sometimes as early as 6 months of age!!). Time for some letting go, Mom! Let him have the independence & skills of his age group.....& life will be good!

Honestly he should be sleeping through the night ( regardless if he is breastfed or not) So that is what I would work on before you go on your trip.