Kristina
tapwater
Kristina ·Мама сына (8 лет)

I read this thing on Dr. Sears’ website that said babies bite out of affection. If it’s garbage, don’t tell me because it’s the only thing keeping me from switching to formula. 🍼

ETA- also I’m cheap af so there’s that.

15.06.2018
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kambam
kammy·Мама сына (9 лет)

Hey that's so awesome! It's always just a phase 😀

27.06.2018 Нравится Ответить
tapwater
Kristina ·Мама сына (8 лет)

@kambam, This post was meant as a funny vent, but your tips worked and I’ve gone from full on biting/scraping and bleeding nips to being able to enjoy nursing again. ❤️🤱🏻 This has been a HUGE relief, especially since his first upper tooth erupted this week. Thank-you. 🙏🏻

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kambam
kammy·Мама сына (9 лет)

All good. It's hard to think sometimes when we're just trying to make our babies happy

16.06.2018 Нравится Ответить
tapwater
Kristina ·Мама сына (8 лет)

@kambam, thanks for the advice. I’m going to keep at it. I feel so stupid for not thinking redirection 🤦🏻‍♀️. I wonder if this could have been resolved last month. Oh well. The world needs ditch-diggers, too.

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kambam
kammy·Мама сына (9 лет)

I think 5 could be enough but I would always try to redirect my son to something else and if he still wanted to nurse we would go again.

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tapwater
Kristina ·Мама сына (8 лет)

@kambam, what would you consider a short break? I’ve been trying for 5 minutes, but I also have been running into my baby crying really hard... which makes me feel terrible, hence the inconsistency.

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kambam
kammy·Мама сына (9 лет)

Gotta be somewhat consistent. I always tell other moms:

Take boob away immediately

Say nothing

Offer child real teething item

Try again after a short break

Repeat as necessary

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tapwater
Kristina ·Мама сына (8 лет)

@kambam, yup. We’re working on it, but I think I’ve been inconsistent or something.

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kambam
kammy·Мама сына (9 лет)

Biting problem?

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