Ok so my 4month old has started 2 bite me every time i nurse him! he doesn't have any teeth yet but it still hurts A LOT! & i have no idea how 2 stop him! i haven't nursed in 3days & i still got my milk but i don't want to lose my milk because of this! this is my 1st time nursing so I'm really not sure on what to 2 do.
2007-05-02 22:17:33 · 9 answers · asked by dis_gurl_is_a_m0mmy.0206 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
start expressing and bottle feed him - that way he still gets your milk and you dont have to deal with the pain.
2007-05-02 22:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your not alone there I have two kids and breastfed my oldest until she was 3 I was bit numerous times in the beginning but you can stop it first of all you should join the le leache league, they will help you with everything. A good way to stop a baby from biting though is to just give them a little startle. When your baby bites just say in a deep and quick tone ouch a little louder then you normally would to stop the baby, if that doesn't work then when the baby gives you a bite flick the baby on the cheek not hard but just enough to say hey don't do that it hurts. I hope that helps... and please check out your local breast nursing communities you will have many other women to gain help and wisdom from... best of luck with the baby. Oh and to avoid mastitis when you don't feed the baby don't forget some hot cloths and to express when you get full you can place the stored milk in the freezer it lasts for a lil while in there.
2007-05-02 22:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sunfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to start pumping and giving him breast milk in a bottle. That way the child still gets the benifits of having the breast milk and you have the comfort of not having a child bite you in a sensitive area. Save yourself from the pain. it might be time for the baby to start teething.
2007-05-02 22:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by Exonna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the baby bites, stop nursing and give the baby to someone. then try again later the baby will know that if he bites the milk goes away and do not scream or react suddenly since he will bite again to see your reaction. just stop the baby calmly.
2007-05-02 23:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Josephine A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baby without teeth can't bite. However if u feel he's biting you, put a finger gently in his mouth to stop him from sucking, give him a warning look, after some time he'l understand the message and not 'bite' u again
2007-05-02 23:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by sholly 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My daughter started biting me not too long ago. I think she was pourd of her new skill. I immediately took my nipple out of her mouth and calmly but firmly said "no." She eventually understood. Whatever you do, don't give up and think you can't breastfeed anymore. Hang in there : )
2007-05-03 00:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by illini9701 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop the feeding whenever he starts to bite...so he will know that if he bites he don't get to eat, it will slowly register to him. Don't be scared when you nurse him, let him latch on nicely.
2007-05-02 22:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by Angel's Smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i called the doctor because that happened to me , he told meto rub this crream on my nipples and it worked .
2007-05-03 01:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by dawn p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he wants a feed
2007-05-02 22:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by brettboofa7 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋