My six month old son looks as if he is about to cut his first teeth. over the weekend, he became really fussy and wouldn't eat from a bottle (only my breasts). He's been going to daycare for the past 4months, and has never had a problem taking a bottle from me or anyone else. Over the hpast few days at day care, his teachers have called me because he won't eat. At home...he just wants to nurse all evening and all night...otherwise he's really, incredibley fussy! Is this because he's teething? Will it last. I really need him to take the bottle because of my work schedule? Does anyone have suggestions?
2006-12-05 11:44:13 · 8 answers · asked by SoConfused!? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes, it might be because of teething.
They could try offering him a soft spout sippy cup instead of a bottle. Maybe the different cup would interest him.
They could try giving him teething meds if he refuses the bottle and then try again a few minute later.
You could make some breastmilk popsicles "boob cubes" by freezing breastmilk in an ice cube tray and then put them into one of those Baby Safe Feeders (mesh feeding bag on a stick).
2006-12-05 11:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
My daughter is 17 months old and I go through the same thing every time she cuts new teeth. I'm a stay at home mom so it's not really a problem as much as a minor inconvenience. He's probably just seeking the comfort of breast feeding in order to cope with the discomfort of teething. Talk to your son's doctor, but you can give some Tylenol infant drops and maybe some baby oragel for the pain. I give my daughter metal spoons to chew on or ice cubes wrapped securely in a washcloth. There are also lots of teething rings you can buy that can be kept in the refrigerator to offer some relief. I once read that if we were to cut all of our teeth as adults, we would likely go insane from the pain! Be patient and remember that he can't understand why his mouth hurts so much, which must be more than a little scary to a baby. Poor little guy - I hope he feels better soon. Good luck!
2006-12-05 12:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem a few years ago. You can try a couple of things. First try pumping your breasts then before you give him the bottle add a couple of teaspoons of infant cereal. If that does not work then try feeding it to him from a bowl and give him the bottle to wash it down with. If you give him formula, then try the same thing as with the breast milk. I had to give my son Tylenol and put oragel on his gums to get him to eat or drink from the bottle. You can also try wetting the corner of a washcloth and freezing it, then give it to him to chew on to help his teeth break through the gum-line. Hope this helps!!!! Let me know how things work out with you. ---wipedoutnms@yahoo.com
2006-12-05 12:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by missy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's nursing oftentimes, he's likely no longer eating a lot every time. Fore milk is what he receives for the first 5 minutes or so of latching on - the longer he eats, the further hind milk he receives. Fore milk will make your new child gassy if that is all he receives. Hind milk is the fatty one which will make him finished and wait longer between feedings. that is sweet that you're trying to stretch out his feedings so he will eat longer at each feeding. also, do not change breasts till he's been eating at one for a minimum of quarter-hour or so, or he will be getting extra fore milk than hind. it is extra efficient that he empty a breast than change so as that they get even feeding. it is extra efficient for his abdomen (the gassiness) and your milk production. If this does no longer paintings, Mylecon drops paintings splendidly. they're marketed for colic-y little ones, because the challenge is in many situations gas. reliable luck, and if you're quite in contact, seek for suggestion from including your regular practitioner or a lactation representative. perhaps attempt examining on l. a. Leche League's internet web site.
2016-11-23 19:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter wouldn't eat from her sitter for the longest. Then I figured out my daughter wasn't bonding with her because she was not being attentive to her. In a daycare, their is no telling who's feeding him, it may be someone different everytime and he may not have that trust. It was okay that she wasn't eating because she made up for it at night. When you are with your son, that bottle from you is the last thing he wants. My daughter was like I don't want that thing I want your boob! If she couldn't get it she would act a fool. Have them try feeding him, with his back to them or if possible have him feed himself the bottle.
2006-12-05 11:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tristen T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times when a baby is uncomfortable they only want to nurse it can be comforting. Have him see his doctor just to be sur, but it may in fact be teething.
2006-12-05 11:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a girl i know is going through the same thing try giving him a sippy cup. also he could be growing so try feedin him a little more at every feeding.
2006-12-05 13:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by huggibear83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT COULD BE A COUPLE OF THINGS HE COULD BE TEETHING LIKE YOU SAID OR COMING DOWN WITH THE FLU.
2006-12-05 12:12:03 · answer #8 · answered by ZOE M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋