Dear Cathy:  My understanding of weaning is that it is a process which
begins at the first introduction of any food substance other than breast
milk.  After that initial introduction, the process can take a very short
time (e.g. if mom has to wean within a day or two), or weeks or months
(or years!).  The child is completely weaned when no longer breastfeeding
at all.  Hope this helps.  Alicia.  [log in to unmask]