My DS is a little over 10 weeks old. I have been breastfeeding him since he was born. He recently has started clamping down while nursing and twisting and yanking. I immediately unlatch him and tell him "No". I know he doesn't understand "No" yet, but I guess I feel better in saying it. I'm not really sure how to stop him from clamping down and nearly pulling my nipple off. He does it every time he nurses. Any advice on how to handle my little nibbler??
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Re: Breastfeeding and biting...
How does he react when you take him off?
I'd take him off right away and leave him off for a while. My DS started doing that when he first started teething and got the point when he wasn't able to eat when he did it. I know people that also tap them on the nose or flick their cheeks when they do this but I'm not one of them. I think it's just a stage that they'll out grow.