Can you breastfeed a baby when they are teething or teeth have come through? And what is the chance that a baby will bite your nipple, instead of suckling?
Has anyone ever breastfed a baby that has teeth?
2007-03-22 04:35:07 · 27 answers · asked by MrsMatsuyama 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yep 2 of my 3 children. My oldest didn't bite but once, I jumped in pain and she never did it again, I breastfeed her for 17 months, my youngest I had to stop at 11 months, because she would bite and pull. So, if the baby has teeth and bites try pulling the nipple out of its mouth and saying "no". Sometimes you just have to stop if it gets uncomfy for you. By the time they get teeth, breastfeeding has done it's part in building your babys immune system, of course longer the better though.
2007-03-22 04:40:55 · answer #1 · answered by Spring loaded horsie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, of course you can breast feed a baby with teeth. Is there nobody you can talk to about this stuff?
When my godson was 18 months old his mother was hospitalized, and I had to look after him. This was somewhat hard to do as he was not weaned and I am a man. I solved the problem by going to the la leche league.
This is an organization that educates women about breast feeding, and other related child rearing issues. They not only fed the godson but told me everything I needed to know to be a great Mom.
I strongly suggest you look for such an organization where you live. Ask in you rhospital Labour/Delivery department. They will know where to find them.
It is so much easier when you don't have to figure it all out from scratch. Good luck.
2007-03-22 04:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I breastfeed my youngest child until she was 9 months old and she had a mouth full of teeth. She didn't always bite me, but when she did it hurt like hell and I would react that way. After about the 10th time and her biting my nipple nearly off and her laughing about it, I had to stop nursing. My advise to you is not to put your baby on a bottle and just move right to a sippy cup. I did with my daughter and she didn't have any trouble with the cup. She is 20 months now and I am glad I have her on a cup.
2007-03-22 04:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely! Many countries breastfeed children beyond the toddler years. Yes - I have breastfed a child with a mouth full of teeth. She did bite me twice but I survived. It was worth it for the security of her continued nutrition. I pulled her off my breast and in a calm voice, said "ouch that hurts mommmy". Interrupting breastfeeding will give your little the message that biting results in stopping feeding.
2007-03-22 04:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by jules8 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My step sister and my mother both breastfed, my sister had teeth coming in early and she bit my mother a few times. It is possible to breastfeed a child with teeth in fact some mothers do it until they are ready to be weened which is usually around 16 to 18 months. My son who is 16 months is still on the bottle. Personally I don't breastfeed because it hurts to much.
2007-03-22 04:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Nisi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, of course you can BF a baby with teeth. You will get bitten a couple of times, but you'll have to teach the baby not to do it. I inadvertantly yelled in pain, and baby was startled enough not to do it again, at least for a while.
I did eventually get to the point where I could tell when to take baby off the breast. When he started to get squirmy, or smiled in a certain way, or got a certain look in his eyes, I just knew it was time, or I was going to get a chomp.
2007-03-22 06:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by clueless: please be kind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES you can -they might during or nip or sometimes bite.
you just remove your nipple - look them in the eye and say - NO... don't bite. Say it firmly - then resume nursing.
It is like teaching them anything else - after a while they will learn that if they bite or nip they will lose it - and they really dint want that.
I nursed 3 of mine through teething - there were painful moments but for the most part - not as bad as you might think.
2007-03-22 04:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mum of 6 - newest born 8-25-07 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For everyone who says they wouldn't because it hurts, that's just lazy. You have to teach the baby not to bite. He/she has been nursing for so long one way and then they get teeth. It doesn't bother him/her to bite, so they don't understand that it hurts you. Instead of shrieking/screaming which will scare the baby from nursind, push his/her head into your breast so that their nose is completely covered. They will pull off because they will have to breathe through their mouth. Be persistant and in time he/she will learn how to nurse with teeth. People breastfeed babies with teeth all the time!
2007-03-22 05:53:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I suppose you could, but there's always the chance of the baby accidentally nipping you if he's not latched on correctly.
Another thing to keep in mind: the reason the baby is getting teeth is because his body is getting ready to start eating solids. It's a neat little trick human babies do to tell our their moms they're growing up and can start having food that doesn't come from her boobs. :)
2007-03-22 07:44:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hiya. me personally i would not breastfed a baby with teeth or just getting teeth as they do bite down and it bloody hurts (friends told me she did it ) (never again she said lol) put him or her on the bottle now depends on how old the baby is in the first place? bottles are fine to feed baby then it dont matter if they do bite down...lol
2007-03-22 04:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by dimples 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋