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.
@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. 🙏🏻
All good. It's hard to think sometimes when we're just trying to make our babies happy
@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.
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.
@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.
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
@kambam, yup. We’re working on it, but I think I’ve been inconsistent or something.
Hey that's so awesome! It's always just a phase 😀