Soothing without using the breast?

etoyama

Ok, it's my first naive, new mom question! When my LO gets upset the only way I can get her to settle down is to offer her the breast. It's an insta-fix and she's happy from then on out. Obviously when the reason she's fussing is because she's hungry, we don't have a problem - it's perfect. The problem comes when she's really full but wants to be soothed and the soothing exercise of sucking causes her to become TOO full and then spit up. She won't accept any substitutes like a finger. I've tried bouncing, rocking, singing, walking around with her, but the whole time she's just rooting for the breast and becoming more frustrated. Most of the time I just end up giving it to her because I'm nursing on demand and I figure she could still be hungry, but I feel terrible when it turns out to be too much for her and she throws up. This kid would spend her entire life with my nipple in her mouth if I let her! Any suggestions? Thanks!

stepgirl21

I'm assuming she wont do a pacifier? Have you tried different brands of pacifiers? How about a tight swaddle? My son loved to suck on the corners of his little blankets. How about a vibrating baby seat or swing?

dana316

Pacifier??

Other than that, I'd probably just let her nurse.  There is a 10 day growth spurt...and she may very well be in the midst of that.

Hang in there, Mama...it gets easier, I promise!

 

Ali212

I'm assuming you've tried this already but pacifier??  If so, it could be a growth spurt so then I would just let her nurse.  The early days are tough ones....it will get better

 

 

etoyama

stepgirl21:

I'm assuming she wont do a pacifier? Have you tried different brands of pacifiers? How about a tight swaddle? My son loved to suck on the corners of his little blankets. How about a vibrating baby seat or swing?

I did try one pacifier but she hated it. Maybe a different brand - I hadn't thought of that! She loves a tight swaddle so I'm doing that already thanks for the good suggestions!

MerryMarisa

How about a pacifier? When my LO was fussy and if hunger wasn't the reason, the pacifier worked wonders for her. Her vibrating bouncy chair calmed her as well. Hope this helps!

LoveMyGirlz

My DD didn't really like the pacifier at that age, but she does now. I also tended to overfeed cuz I thought she was hungry but realized she was actually tired. Now I try to read her cues better and if she is tired I'll swaddle her, and give her the pacifier and put her in her swing. Usually works. Also last night, I put on the vacuum for the white noise for a few minutes cuz she was overtired. She was asleep almost immediately. Hang in there!

AlissaCell701

stepgirl21:

I'm assuming she wont do a pacifier? Have you tried different brands of pacifiers? How about a tight swaddle? My son loved to suck on the corners of his little blankets. How about a vibrating baby seat or swing?

This is the exact advice I would give.. J will still only take the green soothie pacies no Other ones work! I also used the swaddle/vibrating chair all the time! Also would Just add some really loud white noise. It does get easier..

ALY1981

Henry doesn't go for pacifiers either. I think swaddling (tight), walking/rocking and shhhising are good ideas, they always did the trick for us other than nursing. Good luck, she'll get into her groove soon!

Cassian

etoyama:

stepgirl21:

I'm assuming she wont do a pacifier? Have you tried different brands of pacifiers? How about a tight swaddle? My son loved to suck on the corners of his little blankets. How about a vibrating baby seat or swing?

I did try one pacifier but she hated it. Maybe a different brand - I hadn't thought of that! She loves a tight swaddle so I'm doing that already thanks for the good suggestions!

All of the above. Have you tried NUK pacifiers? My DD doesn't like any besides that one brand. She likes the contour I guess.

JenCW

If I miss swaddling and putting her down for a nap before she gets over-tired then we're in the same boat - nothing seems to work.  

What I'm doing now is putting her down before she hits a wall.  She goes into her crib swaddled with white noise.  I bought a white noise maker last week, and it's magic! 

Mouseygail

have a white noise app on your phone? (or really loud shushing ala Happiest Baby on the Block), swaddlling, bouncing, pacifier...and ditto the growth spurt...i felt like I nursed him all. the. time. for those first 6 weeks when it was growth spurt after growth spurt!

Dochas

If you don't already have the Happiest Baby on the Block DVD get it today!  Daniel never took a pacifier either.  At 2 weeks I think they are all the way you describe but it will get better.