title: Weaning--a first step to independence.
abstract: There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to weaning babies, but it can be an emotional time for both parents and child. The information given by health professionals can have a radical effect on the success of this stage.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Horne
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ibbotson
mesh_terms: D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food; D014886:Weaning