it really is very painful
2006-11-18 06:54:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is one of your first chances to work on discipline (meaning TEACHING) with your little one. Setting limits. If baby bites down on you, say "NO biting" sternly and sit him down somewhere safe for a few mins before you'll nurse again. Eventually they get the idea that if they want to nurse, they can't bite.
You can get a baby who has clamped down to let go by pulling them IN to the breast. They have to let go so they can breathe.
If they are actively nursing, their tongue covers their gums and they can't bite. Sometimes you can prevent biting by just paying closer attention to what the child is doing. Try to note if there is a pattern to when he bites.
If he is biting towards the start of a feeding, it could very well be that he is teething. The pressure of biting may be helping the teething pain or nursing might be uncomfortable. Try offering something cold to chew on or some Hyland's Teething Tablets before nursing. DO NOT offer numbing meds like Orajel as it can make coordinating nursing more difficult.
If he is biting towards the end of a feeding but still awake, it could be that he is done nursing and playing around. Especially if you tend to give a big reaction when it happens. Sometimes they think that's funny. Pay attention to how he is sucking and if you notice that he's not vigorously sucking and swallowing anymore, maybe he's done eating and you can take him off before he starts playing around.
If he is falling asleep and biting, then it may be that his head isn't well enough supported. If they bite while still nursing in their sleep like that, it is sometimes because they get a falling sensation if you aren't supporting their head well enough. Pay close attention to your positioning and support of the head.
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2006-11-18 08:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thing a few mths back so I'll tell you what I've read and my own personal way I dealt with it: A baby cant bite and nurse at the same time, so if your baby is biting it typically means they arent serious about it anymore and are 'playing'. Do NOT scream, as that can scare your baby to the point of being afraid to nurse again (of course if you cant help it... I remember screaming out in pain at 3am when my girl decided to bite down, and even my husband was pretty scared by my reaction. She did continue though, so if it's an accident dont worry about it). The most effective way to deal with this is to say 'No, no biting as that hurts mommy', and then simply stop nursing. Either your child has had enough and will be fine, or they will demand for more. Wait a minute or two then start again. They learn quickly not to continue it. I still pay attention to my daughter and when I sense her getting 'bored' I take her off.
2006-11-18 07:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My baby is 9 months and I recently stopped giving him breast milk. They say that 6 months is good, 1 year is best so in between should be just fine! I was very scared that my baby would get sick the minute I stopped but he has been nice and healthy. You may want to give him formula since I have read that it should still be making up 75% of the diet until 10 months. I give mine about 18 oz a day along with rice cereal, veggies, and fruits. I would research how much of each portion a 9 month old should have cuz I can't remember the exact measurements. Baby can sense Mommies mood so it may benefit his mood to stop as well. I figured at around 9 months it was time for Mommy to have her body to herself again! Good-luck
2016-03-29 00:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So not stop breast feeding just because of this. Giving a bottle may make it worse, as they will be able to bit the rubber nipples with no issue what so ever. Just tell your child NO in a stern voice but dont yell and take them off the breast and stop feeding. Give it a few mins and try again, and if they bite stop. IT might take a day or two of this but they should stop. They will realize if they bite they stay hungry. I did this with my son and it worked great My dr said no matter how bad it hurts DO NOT SCREAM as this will scare your child and might cause them to stop nursing all together.
Also biting can be a sign they are full, so keep an eye out for that. If they are truly hungry they will suck not bite and when they get full they will tend to play with your nipple and bite
2006-11-18 07:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lori R 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have a seven month old and we're still beastfeeding and I can tell he's starting to try and bite (so I assume he's going to be popping out a tooth soon)...I've been talking to some friends of mine and one suggested to flick them under their chin (not hard!!!) when they bite down...enough to startle them and then say "no" very strongly. I've now done that a few times (although it doesn't hurt yet, better now then later when it does)... my son has just pulled back and looked at me...then will go back to nursing pretty normally. I also like what the person above me said about them probably being done nursing when they're biting...I'm going to use that advice myself. Good Luck to you!
2006-11-18 07:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by Ducky S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok Im breastfeeding my 10 1/2 month old baby boy do I now what that feels like mine stop doing that I would scream ouch each time and he would let go dont stop breatfeeding good luck on the biting thing
2006-11-18 07:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by dizzy76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT LISTEN TO THE GIRL ABOVE. Shame on her.
Your infant may not realize that is what he/she is doing. He/she is still getting used to teeth. They are new to them and not sure what they are for really. My pedi said when he bites, scream really loud. It scares them and they don't like it. Soon he/she will stop.
I know it sounds really harsh. I refused to do it for a while until my nipples were so bruised from it nursing was just too painful. In a matter of days the biting ceased.
2006-11-18 07:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Summer H 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
every time she bites you when your feeding her,take her off the breast and say ow that hurts. put her back on and every time she does it repeat action until she learns that every time she bites you you take her off and it is stopping her feeding
2006-11-18 21:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scream or say "NO" as loud as you possibly can. It might scare the baby but there is no need for your baby to put pain on you when your trying to help him/her. If this doesn't work take him/her of the breast then put him/her back on.
2006-11-18 08:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by 13 year old girl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my midwife told me to yell "NO" very loud then wait untill the baby stops crying, then breast feed again. that didn't work for me...what worked was screaming and prentending to cry and that got him to stop right away!!! it is important to do it (say no or cry) right away when they are just about to bite down...save you some agony
2006-11-18 09:38:56 · answer #10 · answered by carol anne 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋