Some moms switch to bottles when a relative says the baby seems too old to nurse. But don't be pressured. It's up to you when you do it. If you try to switch and something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts."In my experience, moms are typically not disappointed if they are truly ready," Burgert says. "If moms are emotionally torn about weaning, maybe it's not time."To make the process easier for you and your child, wean over several weeks or more. As you slowly stop breastfeeding, your body will start producing less breast milk and eventually your body will no longer make breast milk.Get used to the new taste of infant formula (for your child younger than 12 months old) or fortified cow's milk (for your child 12 months or older).Adjust to drinking from a bottle or cup.Start weaning by replacing one breast milk feeding a day with a bottle of infant formula (for your child younger than 12 months old) or with a cup of fortified cow's milk (for your child 12 months or older). Continue to replace more breast milk feedings with infant formula or fortified cow's milk over time.