Ashley Malinda - posted on 10/06/2016 ( 5 moms have responded )
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Hello there. I have a 8 and 1/2 month old who has a really lazy latch and likes to work his way off of areola down to just the nipple which is uncomfortable. He doesn't like to constantly suck, he sucks a little very lightly and drinks some then makes the sucking motion with his mouth although he isn't getting anything. He will not hold onto it and constantly lets it slip out sucks it back in. There is always air getting in on the sides and constant clicking sounds. He goes through periods of time in which he doesn't have the latch problem but for some reason he always finds his way back. Has anyone else had this problem? Oh and he's very fidgety whilst nursing also. When he finally starts to get comfortable the lazier the latch lol
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Sarah - posted on 10/06/2016
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How often is he nursing? I am with Sarah E. on the comfort thing. Sounds more like comfort nursing then actual hungry nursing. I would connect with a lactation consultant so they can see how he nurses and maybe help out that way. If it is not comfort nursing I would also talk to your doctor as it could be signs of other issues with the mouth and possibly speech down the road. If it is comfort nursing I would try spreading out the nursing sessions and also stop nursing when he gets lazy. Just like nursing when they bite.....if you stop when they do a behavior you don't want then they figure it out and stop doing the behavior. Again make sure there is no underlying issue with the mouth.