How do I make my daughter stop biting me while I nurse her?

Answer 1

Bottles

Answer 2

Most often biting will occur only for a short time and is either associated with the baby being done nursing during that feeding, or because of teething. What I did was took my son off the breast, said "no" firmly (do NOT yell at your baby)... and then would wait a minute before offering the breast again. It took about a week or so but he caught on and stopped. We're still breastfeeding and haven't had any problems with biting despite the fact that he now has many teeth.

All the best!

Answer 3

Our baby is 15 months old and still nursing- so no it is not time to wean your baby. Good Lord!

First- move the baby close to your breast. I break the seal and say, "NO bites." This has only happened twice in 15 months. Once because she was teething. If you give your baby tylenol and she is teething, it helps the pain. If she isn't teething, remove her from your breast, say, "No Bites!" and end the session. Then try in a few moments.

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/biting.html

Check your latch as well. You don't say how old your baby is but if the baby is feeling that they are going to lose the breast, they will bite down.

http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/html/teething_biting.shtml

I like the second article best- but these are ideas. It does not mean you need to wean because with biting and nursing, something else is going on or the baby is not hungry.

Babies get teeth as early as 4 months of age- it is NOT time to wean when they have teeth. This is for those above stating it's time to wean when they have teeth. We really need to educate the public on nursing.

Good luck!

Answer 4

My daughter is 3 months old and has been biting for about 2 weeks now. I think she's starting to get teeth because she has really red cheeks. Anyway, don't wean your baby or switch to a bottle. That's ridiculous! When the baby bites, remove him or her from the nipple and say no sternly without raising you voice. It might take a while, but a few bites are worth it when you think of the benefits of breastfeeding.
Good Luck! :)

Answer 5

Try not to scream, as some babies find that scary but worse than that some babies find it funny and then they bite you just for a laugh. Unlatch her (pulling into the breast will make her let go, or use your finger) say no firmly but not loudly and just place her down (if safe) and don't look at her for 15-60 seconds depending on her age.

Also look into when she is biting. A baby can't bite IF they are actively drinking. Usually you only have to do the following for a week or two, so don't think you will have to do these things forever.

If she is biting at the start of feeds either the milk is too slow for her, or too fast. More than likely too slow -express some milk before you latch her on so the milk is "right there".

If she bites at the end of feeds then when the swallowing slows down use breast compressions to keep the milk flow high. Then you may need to limit comfort nursing.

If she is actively teething sometimes they just can't help it, then if it is really bad you may have to limit feedings just for the worst couple of days of teething pain. Space out feedings and she may be too hungry to bite. It will be h3ll for both of you but I had to resort to this after a particularly bad bite. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do.

Also two very important things:
*Never use any numbing agents before breastfeeding with the exception of ice. These products can effect the babies ability to latch and make biting worse.
*Be sure to support baby's head if they are falling asleep. As they fall asleep their head may fall back and that causes them to instinctively bite down to "catch" themselves. Very painful!

Answer 6

I nursed both my sons... I NEVER used a bottle... When your daughter bites you take your nipple away and say "no". Give it back, if she bites.. Take it away again.."no"... She'll eventually get the idea.. Do not say it all baby nice, nice either.. A firm tone.. I nursed my sons for about 14 mnths.. Good luck

Answer 7

Say no when she does it and then break the seal and stop nursing for a while. Even though she doesn't understand the word no right now, she will soon make a connection between the sound of no and you taking away the breast.

Answer 8

Don't make a big deal about it, and she will stop it. Place your thumb in the corner of her mouth and GENTLY break the seal. Let her know that she will not nurse until she stops. She should stop with no problems. Don't let this deter you from continuing with nursing. It is a phase that will pass.

Answer 9

I have to agree with Shera O. My baby got teeth at four months. Just because babies get teeth doesn't mean it's time to stop nursing. That's ridiculous. Like others have done, when my baby bit me, I just made her unlatch and told her no. She soon got the picture and she hasn't bitten me since. Don't give up yet, she'll stop soon. Best of luck to you.

Answer 10

omg goodness i cannot believe the ppl here telling you it's time to stop or that she's too old......if that were the case babies would quit nursing at 6 months....geez

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/biting.html

there is a good link

i cannot give first hand experience because my first nursling never bit.......but we'll see if my current one will.....i might be looking at that link myself later on

Answer 11

Bite her back! LOL Just kidding :) I would either try pumping the milk into a bottle or somehow teach her not to bite.