Hi everyone Just had a call from the mother of a nursing 4 year old. For the last while (at least a year or so) the mother has been drinking many cups of coffee every day. The 4 year old nurses when mom is home a few times daily (working mom) and manages not to nurse on alternate weekends when she is with her father (since Aug.). Recently the mom has tried to significantly cut back on her caffeine intake. Yesterday she had none at all. Last night was one of the worst nights that they have had in years with the 4 year old not able to sleep and asking to nurse very frequently. Change in dreams also. Question- Could these symptoms in a child be due to caffeine withdrawl? If so what can be done about it. If not what are other possible causes for behaviors. TIA Sarah Friend Barnett, LLLL, IBCLC Bronx (New York City), New York [log in to unmask]