Weaning (Noun)
Meaning
The act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pediatrician advised the mother to start the weaning process when the baby turns six months old.
- Weaning was a challenging time for the family, as the baby would often cry for breast milk.
- A gradual weaning plan was developed for the child to minimize any potential side effects.
- The veterinarian instructed the owner on how to aid in the weaning of the young calf from its mother's milk.
- A common difficulty in weaning involves determining the ideal time to start the transition process.