Breastfeeding

Amanda - posted on 12/23/2009

If it gets to the point you can not stand it anymore, you might want to consider pumping if you still want to give him breast milk. I know that it a bonding thing between mother and child but if he breaks skin and it bleeds and you feed him again then it could cause you to have an infection and that will not be good. I also agree with a few moms that say to unlatch him and tell him no that hurts. Good luck in whatever you decide.

Cassie - posted on 12/23/2009

Actually, Jocelyn's advise is often given to nursing mom's whose child begins biting. The child is only pushed into the breast long enough to get him to unlatch on his own. He is not left there to gasp for air or suffocate. Not sure if you breastfed, or dealt with a biting child, but I was often given this advice with my daughter who is still nursing at 14 months and just began biting again two days ago because her molars are coming in. You can choose to follow the advice or pass on it but I assure you it is not child endangerment.

Amanda - posted on 12/23/2009

Quoting Jocelyn:

When he bites you, squish him into your boob so he can't breath. He will let go on his own and learn very quickly not to bite.

What kind of mom are you?

This is really cruel and if you did this to your child shame on you! This can be concidered child endangerment and you need to go get your HEAD CHECKED!!!!

Meaghan - posted on 12/23/2009

If your child is actively nursing it is impossible to bite (the tongue covers the bottom teeth). Most babies will pause before biting - pay attention! Have a handy teething toy available to pop in the mouth before the biting begins! If the baby does bite, put your finger in the mouth and pop him off the breast. Remind him "no biting" and give a substitute that is appropriate for teething. If you are consistent, he will learn!
A great tip that another mom taught me - babies don't know that it hurts you. Use the same "ouch" word when the baby is hurt and when you are hurt so that they learn the association. It helps in training the baby not to hurt you!

Sarah - posted on 12/23/2009

Hi, I breastfed my first child Noah til he was almost 2, he only ever bit me once, it was so sore and I couldn't get him off that I pinched his cheek, the harder he bit the harder I pinched til he let go, he cried and resumed drinking, but never bit me again, I'm not saying this is the best policy, but if you have a baby with a very strong sucking that is difficult to get off when they do bite, this worked for me. I didn't have the problem with my 2nd child as he only breastfed for 8mths due to very bad reflux and eventually he had to go onto Soya milk. Hpe you find one of the posted replies works for you.

Lisa - posted on 12/23/2009

Like the others have said the best thing is to break him off and give him a little bit and then you can resume that way he will learn if he is doing that you will take it away and if it continues don't quit breastfeeding just pump and then he will still get the breastmilk.

Emily - posted on 12/23/2009

Just gently tell him "no bite" and unlatch him. He'll learn quickly that biting = no milk!

Victoria - posted on 12/22/2009

My son (16 months) bites when a new tooth is coming through. I break him off and tell him "biting hurts mummy" to which he usually smiles, re-attaches and continues till the next bite! I also take him off the breast and put him on the floor so he knows he's done something wrong. But I've also found that the biting stops once the tooth is through so I can continue long term breastfeeding and not just quit cos of biting. A little bite is worth it because of the benefits breastmilk is giving him.

Katie - posted on 12/22/2009

My daughter was doing that and the doctor suggested to break her off every time so that she realizes she doesn't get fed if she bites.

Mary - posted on 12/22/2009

my daughter is 3mths i plan to try and pump if she starts to bite me,till 12 mths then she can drink reg. milk. -dont kno if this sounds like it would work for you, GOOD LUCK! by tha way i like what jocelyn said! :)

Betsy - posted on 12/22/2009

just break him off. He'll start to learn that if he bites you than he doesn't get fed and will stop.

Jocelyn - posted on 12/22/2009

When he bites you, squish him into your boob so he can't breath. He will let go on his own and learn very quickly not to bite.

Denise - posted on 12/22/2009

if your son is starting to bite then try pumping and giving him your milk in a bottle so that he doesn't bite you

Krista - posted on 12/22/2009

No idea -- I'm just commenting to tell you that your kids are ADORABLE!