Biting during nursing

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I have a seven month old who is in the thick of teething and just recently cut his two bottom teeth. Over the past few days he’s been biting when nursing. The first time drawing a few drops of blood. Then just tonight he bit every time I tried to nurse.

I’ve started pulling away when it happens and telling him “no biting” and gently tap his mouth. I’ll try to reoffer the feed and if it happens again I stop the feed and offer a teether.

He has been boycotting a bottle for nearly a month and a half now, so I’m slightly panicking. I’m planning to work with him on taking a bottle more, and we’re going to try different bottle brands as well.

I would appreciate any tips and recommendations because my poor nips are struggling! Thank you in advance!