he's teething a lot, he's got 12 teeth already and 4 more well on the way, he's not sleeping well and is generally grumpy which is not like him. also i'm still breast feeding him and i'm trying to stop but at the monment its all he wants!!!!! i'm slowly losing the will to live.........
2006-10-09 03:10:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
giving him calpol but he's so clingy!! i think he's using my nipple like a dummy- he's never had one
2006-10-09 03:36:58 · update #1
Keep up the breastfeeding - if that's all he wants it means it's all he needs for the moment - even though it's driving you round the bend! These phases are intense but they come and go. When his mouth feels "calmer" he'll go back to the solid food again but don't let anyone try to pressure you to get him off the breast - the longer the better, and it's completely compatible with all other nourishment. Good luck and good for you!
2006-10-09 03:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by Alyosha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't they sooooo interesting???
At 14 months, he is over his initial growth spurt and in a lull before the next one, so he doesn't need as many calories as before. Unless he's looking malnourished, it's okay if he has a poor appetite.
Get that guy off the breast! It must be murder for you, him having all those teeth and everything! Give him little snacks four or five times a day, but make sure they are extremely nutritious and definitely don't let him eat any junk food or drink anything except milk, water and essential types of juice like orange.
Some snack ideas are cheddar cheese cubes and whole wheat crackers with apple slices, banana slices on graham crackers with peanut butter, plain yogurt with strawberries and blueberries, etc.
I bet he's adorable; you've got to live so you can see him wolf down everything in sight when he's sixteen . . . LOL
2006-10-09 10:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor baby...well, have you given him tylenol? Talk to your doc about the dosage. Tylenol cures my baby's cranky attitude when she is teething.
Keep working on the food. Try to cuddle him a lot more before you feed him something else. Babies have a tough time going without the physical embrace associated with breastfeeding.
Babies must have the physical attention first...without that, food isn't as important.
Other than that, do you think that maybe he has a cold/sinus problem? If he can't taste, he might not be as hungry.
Do use a pump and bottle-feed the breastmilk? That might help him detach a little bit, and make him stop chomping on you.
2006-10-09 10:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definalty take him off the boobie. He will get mad one day and rip that thing off. LOL
But I would give him some teething gel. Rub it all over his teeth, get a good flavor. My son loved grape. Once you do that his gums are so numb that you will be able to feed him. Make him something that wont hurt his teeth. Like eggs, oatmeal. Something like that.
Also if it that bad I would give him Tylenol Infant drops. Helps the pain, may put him out for a nap. But when he wakes up he will feek better.
2006-10-09 10:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by butterflyangel1013 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may sound odd, but try not to give him anything at all (medicine wise) we have never given our daughter anything, shes 15 months old, and it makes her a lot more resistant, and she is rarely ill, and has grown accustomed to teething. I hate the way they are bringing out kids neurofen and paracetamol...its such a cop out it really is.
How do you feed him, he may want to do it himself...my little girl always wants to finger feed herself...even if its messy or has a sauce...best thing is to sit him there for 10-15 minutes or so, get on with what you are doing, and pay no attention....normally works with mine, and she just gets on with it.
If he still doesn't eat anything, wait until the next meal time, he'll soon learn to eat it when he's given it!!
Happy feeding :D
2006-10-10 05:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by Resolution 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first advice is:Stop breatfeeding him.When his teeth grow enough he might hurt your breast.And he is already big enough to be breast-fed.Second advice - don't worry!Your child won't leave himself to die of hunger.When he feels hungry,he will eat.He may pass the breakfast or dinner but a few hours later he will be hungry enough and will eat,no matter he wants or not.If he sees you are too worried about his feeding,he may decide not to eat,just to make you behave as cloun or play something or even let him watch the TV while eating.That's not good.If he has problems with these teeth,you may talk with the doctor.
2006-10-09 10:23:36 · answer #6 · answered by julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they do sell homeopathic teething tablets my 16 month loves them and they really do help. If the baby is losing weight I would contact your pediatrician. Have you tried pedicare for the baby? It may be more then teething maybe a sore throat or some thing.
2006-10-09 13:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there mom it will not last forever. It only seems that way know. I am sure you have been told about anything cold. Slushy stuff etc. For the not sleeping part. Give some Tylenol and buy Melatonin. It is a nature sleep aid. It comes in chewable form and easy to break in half for your little one. It may come in liquid i do not know.
2006-10-09 10:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by picture 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe his gums are really bothering him & I would put some attention to that matter for example buying numbing medication for the gums & as far as breast feeding I would mix the milk to kind of ween him from breast milk slowly to regular. Check with you doctor for the kind of milk that would be close to breast milk.
2006-10-09 10:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by "tre-double" 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i recently went to my health visitor b/c my 23 mth old daughter wasn't eating a lot and was told that it was normal (whatever that means) ive had 3 children and my older two have not done this, go see your gp or health visitor they should be able to give u some ideas about weaning him off the breast and encouraging him to eat solid foods
2006-10-09 14:36:33 · answer #10 · answered by claire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋