
Denise - posted on 11/29/2012 ( 28 moms have responded )
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My 4 month old cut her 1st tooth today! I have enjoyed breast feeding, every moment. I don't want to stop because of the amazing connection that is shared. However, with teeth coming in, I feel the need to slowly ween her off. Any advice or stories to share? I'm feeling pretty upset about losing that intimate time together.
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MelodieJade - posted on 12/03/2012
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i have 1 yr old twins n i breastfeed them both still. when my milk drops n is flowing good they do not bite. seems only time they do is when they fall asleep while eating or when the milk for that time is gone. as long as its flowing they do not bite.
Momof2 - posted on 12/03/2012
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i breast fed my oldest for 2 1/2 years until he self weened (when i was pregnant with ds 2). he bit me once and i yelled out ow (you aren't supposed to because it can scare them off of nursing but it was an involuntary reaction). luckily he didn't stop nursing but he also never bit me again...when i got pregnant again and he self weaned i honestly think he stopped because he could tell it was hurting me. i tried not to react but i think he could tell.
I am now breastfeeding my 6 month old and i plan to let him self ween as well. hopefully he wont be a biter either lol.
Arwen - posted on 12/02/2012
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My son cut teeth around 5 months most were in by 1 year. He nursed till.13 months. He bit me twice. I detached him each time. Yelped and detached him. He didn't bite again.
User - posted on 12/02/2012
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My son is 19 months and still nursing :) I won't lie he was a biter and it did hurt. But you have to teach them manners and they will learn if they bite, no milk. I also learned to give him a teething toy first and if he continued with it, he was wanting something for his gums. If he tossed it, he wanted milk. Also, be sure to watch and unlatch as soon as they are done that way to avoid being bitten out of boredom lol! Good luck!
Amy - posted on 11/29/2012
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I nursed all three of my kids till they where 14 months and never had a problem with their teeth. if they bit my I said "no" and took them off the breast for a second. then if they still wanted to nurse I would give it back. they all learned not to bite. it was never a big problem.