Day and night he just wants it there to know its there sort thing. He wont take a pacifier. He wont suck his thumb. I am so tired and sleep deprived at this moment that I don't care what he puts in his mouth so I can sleep. Does anyone have any suggestions. He really does beleive that I am an extension of him.....
2007-12-01 00:44:29 · 15 answers · asked by Michelle M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You baby has either hit its 3 month growth spurt late, or its 6 month growth spurt early. during this time, the baby will nurse more often as they are burning breastmilk off alot faster then normal, this will also have the side effect of increasing your supply.
Best advice you can get, is go and buy a V-Nursing pillow, prop yourself in a stable chair, and have a nap while the baby nurses. your motherly instincts will not allow him to fall or get hurt.
Past that, go and lie down and nurse him in bed while snoozing.
2007-12-01 03:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
This is normal. When this happens its because the babies need for breastmilk has increased but your supply has not caught up. So he's nursing more to increase your supply. It will last a week or two and then subside once your body responds. Drink lots of water and make sure you are eating at least 500 extra calories a day. I know it's exhausting but it will stop after a while. This will happen everyonce in a while and is completely normal.
An breast milk in NOT less filling than formula. I've done both breast feeding and formula. If you decide to go to just formula then fine. But don't let bad advice from Yahoo answers be the reason you stop.
2007-12-01 09:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by lisaloxx 4 · 16⤊ 2⤋
I'm sorry! My daughter had to either have my breast or a pacifier at all times.
How many kinds of pacifiers have you tried? Some babies are particular and will only take one type.
Also maybe try a small soft rattle or one of those that velcros around the wrist. My daughter loved those. She also liked a small blankie and a little stuffed bunny. They became her transitional objects and she loves them so much; she is now 14 months and cuddles them at naps and bedtime.
Good luck!
2007-12-01 10:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Irritated Lactivist 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I know it seems rough now but try to stick it out. My daughter was like that too at that age and got so much better with age. She's 22 months old now and sucks her fingers. It took her awhile to find them too. Try to leave him with Daddy or Grandma for a little while so you can have a break but don't hover or he'll want you. Leave the room or, even better, the house. You'll feel better once you have some time to yourself.
2007-12-01 09:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kristi had her baby boy! 5 · 7⤊ 2⤋
wow what is with all these anti-breastfeeders saying give up, put him on food, etc. A 4 month old baby does not need food. An exclusive breastfed baby does not need baby food or cereal At All in the first year.
This is called comfort nursing, he needs the comfort and is probably bringing up your supply in preparations for a growth spurt. This will not last forever. Enjoy that special time with him.
2007-12-01 10:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by still_crazy_mama 3 · 11⤊ 3⤋
Oh that was so me last night! It was not a good night. I sleep with my 5 month old, but last night I had to put him in his napping area in his play pen. There he knew that I was not close by and he didnt' fuss as much (It has taken about 5 months for him to sleep in there without fussing). Anyway, since he was sleeping alone, he woke up much more. Although I did get one whole 3 1/2 hour stretch of sleep! Boy that was WONDERFUL. Anyway, It only worked till about 5:30 am, at which time he decided he needed me again. I nursed him about 6 times and some of those times at the end, I was a soother. When I gave him his soother, he cried. The only thing that I can suggest is to train him slowly and wean him into self reliance a little bit. I strated by letting my son cry for 3 minutes. And than 5. He now will cry up to 10 or 15 minutes and not panic... just cry or call out. I will go to him and he knows it, so he doesn't freak out or anything. He just started self soothing before I come and when i go check on him he gives me a big smile because he was done fussing. I just kinda weaned him into crying. You can stick his thumb in his mouth or give him a teddy bear to suck on. Put some apple juice on his thumb and he will suck on that. That is what I do with my son's soother when he is to upset to take his soother (my son fights his sleep).
2007-12-01 09:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 7⤋
This is pretty common for some babies. They do outgrow it when they are ready. I carried my daughter in a sling during the day, co-slept with her at night, and let her nurse when she wanted to. Some days, it seemed like she was latched on all the time, and I got pretty good at snoozing right through the nighttime nursings!
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2007-12-01 10:51:10 · answer #7 · answered by daa 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
That's a common part of breastfeeding and they grow up of it eventually. Your baby just wants comfort and being close to his mom.
2007-12-01 10:00:41 · answer #8 · answered by Pitusi 4 · 10⤊ 2⤋
When I was breastfeeding my boy wanted to be sucking all the time. He didn't have a good latch nor was I making enough milk for him so I was essentially just a walking soother for him. What finally worked for us was a soother that had a fairly large bulb at the end so it was easier for him to keep it in his mouth and corn syrup. Just a tiny, tiny smear on it so it tasted real good and he would suck on that for a few minutes. Then he would fuss and I would offer the suckie again. I only used the corn syrup for a couple of days (and only a couple times a day) until he got the hang of it. He still doesn't take the suckie often but it got him weaned off of using me as a soother!
It got much easier once he started showing an interest in toys. At 4 months your boy should be starting to explore the world. My guy has toys of every shape, color and texture it seems. It helps during the day to take his mind off things.
It also sounds like you still have him sleeping either with you or in the same room. It might be time to move him to his own room where he won't hear, smell or see you all the time. You may find like we did that we all slept better after he made the transition (it was hard the first few days, we had to use the cry it out method, no more than 5 minutes of crying before we went in to pat and soothe baby but not pick up, of course hysterics got him picked up but no boob unless it had been at least 2 hours since he had eaten) I had it a bit easier with the bottles since I had been supplementing with formula pretty much since day 3 so at 6 weeks we started with a bit of cereal in his bottle at night. It allowed us at least one 5 hour stretch of sleep at night.
Basically it sounds like you need to get his tummy full and then get him used to sleeping on his own. Babies learn pretty quick and while you may have a few stressful nights of him crying, once he adapts it will be so much better for both of you.
2007-12-01 09:29:44 · answer #9 · answered by babybugs1980 6 · 2⤊ 13⤋
ther comes a time when u have to cut him off...u dont have to do it cold turkey, maybe one at night maybe even one in the morning so u can sleep...but during the day id start making him use the bottle...he is going to cry and he may not like it but when he gets hungry he will take it...dont worry its normal
2007-12-01 08:59:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 14⤋