01/28/2026
Has your baby suddenly refused to nurse? If so, you may be experiencing a temporary (and understandably frustrating) situation known as a nursing strike. Information on how to identify and manage nursing strikes is linked.
https://lllusa.org/is-baby-weaning-or-is-it-a-nursing-strike/
[Image Description] Photo of a parent holding their baby, kissing the side of their head. Text reads, "Myth: If a baby begins refusing to nurse, they're self weaning. Fact: When a baby suddenly refuses to nurse, it's often due to a nursing strike. Nursing strikes can happen for many reasons, including teething, ear infections, nasal congestion, or illness." The La Leche League USA logo is below the text.