She is not on solids yet & nurse says is normal but encourages me to keep her on for atleast 10 mins but that is impossible.
2007-03-22 19:38:14 · 12 answers · asked by libby_anne1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
maybe you need to eat and drink foor which is high in protein so you will produce more milk...
2007-03-22 19:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by crystalink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did the same thing at about that age. She is just becoming more aware of her surroundings and being busy and preoccupied. Try elimating everything stimulating to her. I had to go into the bedroom away from the TV, radio, phone and people. I would sit there with the lights off and hum to her. It worked immediately. I also stopped trying to schedule her feedings and just let her nurse when she was ready. But when she showed signs of being ready I would make her wait a few minutes so by the time we started she was really ready to focus, it also worked really well.
Also, keep in mind that babies are very efficient at emptying the breast and at this age she may just be a pro. She may also be starting to ween herself and if that is the case it wont really matter what you do - she has just lost interest.
So enjoy it while you can because it will be over way to soon!
Good luck - I hope this helped!
2007-03-22 20:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It commonly happens when babies hit around 4 - 5 months and they are much more aware of their surroundings, and they tend to get distracted by people and noise. Mine would only suckle long enough for 2 minutes and when the let-down reflex comes and the milk gushes out, my baby is already struggling to wriggle out of my arms to reach for a toy or turn her head to look at something else, while my breasts spray like two fountains!
You can try the following: Cut out all surrounding distractions, eg switch the phone to silent mode, turn off the television, and go into a room where there's nobody. Tell her firmly NO when she tries to wriggle out. Give her a small toy to hold in her hand while she feeds to keep her still. Have a feeding chair where you always do your feeding so that she associates it with breastfeeding and will be willing to co-operate whenever you sit the chair.
Good luck hope it helps! Hang in there, my girl's 13 months now and still breastfeeding, though it can be a real challenge trying to keep her still!
2007-03-22 19:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mummy Knows Best 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can I just ad to prior posts that not only is this normal but also, by this age babies are VERY efficient at draining the breast. My bub drains both sides in about 10 mins (and has done so from about 3 months of age), if that - so as long as your bub seems healthy and has quite a few (approx 6-8) wet nappies a day then don't worry yourself too much :)
2007-03-22 22:49:30 · answer #4 · answered by Rita B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Follow baby's lead! Baby knows when her belly is full!
As they get older, they get more efficient at nursing. It doesn't take as long to empty the breast.
You could try to remove distractions as well and see if that helps her focus on nursing longer. Turn off the TV so the room is quiet. Maybe even dim the lights. Don't try to read or do something else while nursing, just focus on her.
2007-03-23 00:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4 months and she doen't go by the clock on feeding either. I have noticed that I always have enough milk to sustain her whenever she does feed don't worry. I have started her on cereal and it has helped alot. She would get frustrated because she was sooo hungry and would have difficulty nursing now she gets her belly full and I can nurse as long as 40 minutes
2007-03-22 20:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by dadmomdampier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same prob, dont worry!! My 11 month old still nurses 2 quickly 4 me but is doing fine. As long as their weight is progressing at the expected rate and doc say's their fine ur good. We all want our babes 2 nurse as long as possible but leave it up 2 baby to satisfy themselves. Congrats & good luck!!
2007-03-22 20:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by welfare_recipient13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all uncommon to hear about babies who suddenly seem to become disinterested in the breast. At about 4 months, babies become much more aware of the world around them, and sometimes it is hard to get them to pay attention to breastfeeding when there is so much interesting stuff going on! try a darkened and quiet bedroom.
2007-03-22 19:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by holla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the breast pump and use a bottle instead. They make some very interesting bottles now that are more like the breast. Try this website, they sell many cool baby products including that special baby bottle. It's called the Breastbottle Nurser.
www.onestepahead.com
2007-03-22 19:45:12 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
could be teething could just be she doesn't need any more then that, never know. as long as shes happy and healthy who cares... all my babes have done this for a few weeks at the 4-6 month mark then they follow this phase with a growth spurt and eat non stop....just another mystery of life
2007-03-22 19:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by adriannemae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i amnot sure why your baby is doing that maybe if you try rubbing her head while she is feeding or rubbing her jawline it gets them to suck. i have a simiair problem my baby will only nurse on one side if I try to switch sides she wont have anything to do with it. It is amazing but these babies really have a mind of their own even at such a young age.
2007-03-22 19:45:07 · answer #11 · answered by Hollee H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋