It is a greater challenge to wean a toddler from breast milk than to wean an infant because ____.

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Toddlers have a greater capacity for intentional behavior and are more socially aware than infants. Therefore, weaning a toddler may be more challenging as they may resist or react negatively to the change. While breastfeeding a toddler may be more socially acceptable in some cultures, and they may have developed teeth, emotional instability is not necessarily a factor in weaning difficulty.

It Is a Greater Challenge to Wean a Toddler from Breast