My 11 1/2 month old son is still nursing in the evenings and mornings,. The problem is his "man-handling" of my breasts and nipples; he pinches, twists and tweaks and grabs at them constantly while breastfeeding. I know its a comfort thing for him, like when some babies have a blanket to play with while falling asleep, but my boobs are getting tired of being his plaything. I tell him "no!", and am always pulling his hands away from my chest, but it hasn't helped.
Has anyone else experienced this? What did you do to stop it?
2006-10-16 03:46:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
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Also, have you tried a nursing necklace?
Could he be "twiddling" with the other side to try to get a letdown?
2006-10-16 03:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, now I know I'm not the only one who is having a problem with this sort of thing. My girl, same age as your son, has been trying to remove any and all freckles/moles/marks of any sort she sees on my chest or arms for months now whenever I nurse her. I usually hold down her arms so she cant do it, but she keeps squirming around until she can get a hand free. She's driving me crazy! I usually try wearing a big shirt and not let her see much skin which helps the problem.
I read the article one person gave you and it said to try handing a toy to your child who's doing this. I'm doing just that this very afternoon!
2006-10-16 04:08:24 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's old enough to understand. What I did with my son was if he wasn't practicing good "nursing manners" I'd tell him that he had to stop if he wanted to keep nursing. If he wouldn't stop I'd unlatch him. I'd still hold and comfort him and after half a minute or so I'd let him try again. After being consistent with this for a little while he got the idea that if he wanted to nurse (and he did want to nurse!) he had to not hurt mommy.
It worked for us and I plan on letting him continue to nurse until he self weans.
2006-10-16 06:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by Ariana S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i could advise taking your toddler to the marriage with you. i would not opt for to be separated from a nursing toddler that age for that long. won't you be ENGORGED by utilising the time you come abode? you need to be risking plugged ducts or mastitis by utilising going that long w/o nursing or pumping. it quite is considerable which you recognize that the quantity you pump isn't a hallmark of grant. some mothers ought to nurse triplets yet in simple terms can not pump a drop. and you're able to desire to never EVER pump for 2 hours on the instant! Shorter, greater time-honored pumping instructions will do you greater stable. you need to break your breast tissue that way! never pump greater suitable than 20 minutes at a time. verify you have a physically powerful seal on the pump and your areola is being pulled into the pump horn. it quite is common to could desire to pump as much as 3x with the intention to get adequate for one bottle for some mothers. in case you do bypass away her at abode, what approximately giving her even if milk you are able to exhibit, some stable meals and probably a sprint diluted juice in the course of the time you're long gone? yet lower back.....I worry approximately YOU going 8 hours w/o nursing or pumping.
2016-11-23 14:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little guy did the same thing! I would just hold his hand. He kept trying to get me to let go, and I would, but the moment he started pinching again, I would take his hand and hold it.
He stopped, but my little guy is pretty laid back and every child has a different personality (like every person!!).
Just don't stop trying to prevent him!! Be consistent because if you don't it will never end!
Good luck and GOOD FOR YOU (and him) that you are still breastfeeding!!
2006-10-16 04:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by seaelen 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried giving him something difference to handle? Maybe a favorite toy or blanket?
Aside from telling him no, and keeping his hands busy elsewhere theres not a lot you can do.
2006-10-16 03:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try holding his hand and rubbing the top of his hand this way he is being comforted by you and taking his mind off of his other comforter.
2006-10-16 03:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can stop it be weaning him...if you want him to sill ahve breast milk...then pump it and put it in a bottle.
2006-10-16 05:19:11 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Pinch back.
2006-10-16 03:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋