Background Breastfeeding is just as important for the mother as for the baby/child. Breastfeeding can be continued until the age of two Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine traditional practices to cease breastfeeding used by mothers having a baby/child between the ages of 0-3 who were monitored by a family health center in a rural area. Methods This study is a descriptive study. The universe of the study was consisted of mothers having babies/children between the ages of 0-3 in Abdurrahmanlar Family Health region. A total of 290 mothers living in that area were reached. Data was collected by face-to-face interview technique using the questionnaire form prepared by the researcher. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were used for statistical evaluation of data. Results Of the participants, 98.7% reported that they did not receive a formal training on breastfeeding, while 58.4% reported that they received help and consultation from elder members of the family. It was found that 27.7% of the mothers ceased breastfeeding by making their babies get used to baby bottle or to pacifier; 17% ceased breastfeeding by pushing the baby away from themselves; 13.6% ceased breastfeeding by rubbing tomato paste on the breast and 8% ceased breastfeeding by sticking tape on the breasts. Conclusion: It was found that the mothers used traditional practices such as pushing the baby away from themselves, making the baby get used to baby bottle or pacifier, spreading tar and tomato paste on the breast and sticking tape on the breast

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