When breast feeding my 4 month old son he has started in the last week to feed for about 5 minutes and then let go to look up and make hmmmm noises. He then starts feeding again after about 1 minute but from then on until i change him sides he will have about 2 or 3 sucks and then look and hmmmm again. When i change him sides the exact same thing happens. I have tried starting feeding him on both sides, thought one side may be more comfy than the other. Has anyone else had this happen, it is very cute and all but I am worried that i am going to start rushing him because the whole feeding time is starting to take longer and longer and I do not want him to miss out on any of his feed and then be hungry before he is due for his next feed.
2007-08-27 00:36:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have tried burping him and have tried not burping him. It does not seem to be wind
2007-08-27 00:38:28 · update #1
Welcome to the next developmental stage!
This is where baby is becoming more aware of his surroundings and is checking them out. If you've noticed, you most likely fill the gap when he isn't feed with talking to him, this is the basis of communication for his whole life, and is a very important stage. Not only is this feeding time, but learning time as well. Talk to him when he pulls off and encourage him to go back on the breast.
He is now way more effective at getting breastmilk and he most likely doesn't need to spend as much time on the breast to get the same amount of milk. Watch his chin to be sure he is taking in some good gulps and try not to worry.
You can also try reading him a favorite story while he is feeding, this can calm him into staying on the breast for a little while longer. But, talking again is most effective. This stage may or may not pass, some babies are easily distracted while others care about nothing but the breast. This may cause some trouble feeding while out, so you might wish to practice in various locations with a blanket to cover him now, as feeding in public is going to most likely become more common as he gets older, and as his interest in the world become stronger he is likely to become more and more distracted.
One other thing to try if this is causing some bother to you, if to hold off the feeding by 5 minutes, nothing to make him upset, try carrying him around close to you, and talking to him, while you move, telling him food will be ready soon. When you sit down when you know he cannot wait anymore. This way he will be more hungry than normal, and forget to stop and hmmmm for a while, this isn't a fix, but more a way for your to try to get in a solid 10 minute feeding before he is off looking around. I assume you've dulled the area around you already.
Great job with breastfeeding!
Oh, one more thing just popped into my head, invest in a new necklace, this can be a focal point for him while he feeds (and make it pretty so you get lovely comments), and can allow him a play him of sorts while he feeds. This might keep his attention close to your chest instead of on the other side of the room!
:D
Some people have mentioned formula and bottles, this isn't the cure obvisouly, so stick to your guns, mom.
2007-08-27 00:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by vegface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feeding At 4 Months
2016-12-10 12:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by kinnu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww cute! But annoying I know.
My first impression is, he is not really ready for the feed.
Are you sure he's ready for the feed when you put him on or is he wanting some other type of attention, like just a play and cuddle? I found both my kids got distracted when feeding after they got to a certain age but then I started to let them go longer between feeds and this made all the difference.
Good luck and don't give up the breastfeeding!
2007-08-27 00:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its totally normal he's just being a baby. But when he is hungry he will eat i promise you that. When he starts to get distracted just stop feeding him. It may be time to change the routine, like longer intervals between feedings. But he will let you know when he is hungry and when he is nothing will get him off the breast!!!
2007-08-27 01:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this is just a beginning, don't worry bout it it will go like this... with the passing time u will feel so many changes and u will enjoy it, ur baby will show preferences of side, he will insist u to feed even in car or in the supermarket, he will practice different techniques etc or cry to have it and once u will try to feed him he will play and play.
However all the babies think mother feed is for granted so once he turn 6 month add some baby food in the diet and try to set some feeding routine.
2007-08-27 00:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Aleya K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he is only 4 months so the world is still a new and exciting place. Its no wonder he gets distracted if he hears or sees something he never has before. But try and stay in a room that he is in a lot so the distractions wont be there.
2007-08-27 01:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't rush him. The older they get the more alert they are. Try to nurse him in a quiet room. No tv, radio, other children, etc.. So there is nothing to get his attention but you. My daughter started doing the same thing when she was done with one breast and wanted the other. She likes my left breast better then the right one for some reason.
2007-08-27 00:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by honeybear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my bubs did this when feeding from a bottle! I really think its a game they play as the bottle is empty by the end of feed and they never fussed. She's just learning cause and reaction and all these new things are new to her
2016-04-02 01:24:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did this as well, and I found it went in stages. So I would just go into our room, close all the blinds and make it as dark as possible to limit any distractions. Sure it wasn't convenient all the time, but until he stopped being distracted, I had to do what would get him the most milk. He didn't stay this way, fortunately. They just go through different phases and I find it easiest if you remain flexible and willing to try new things to make it work.
2007-08-27 01:27:13 · answer #9 · answered by clizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOOOO bringing back memories!! I remember this well. What helped with my son was making more scheduled feedings (still be a little flexable though) and then he realized what to expect - a feeding every 4-5 hours an nothing between... he wouldnt take the feedings for granted after that! GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS!!!!
2007-08-27 00:42:07 · answer #10 · answered by Mommyof3 BGB 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋