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Biting

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DS is about a year old. I very much want to continue nursing (as does DS, it seems). But he bites. Not multiple times a day, but usually about once. Since he now has 8 teeth, it really hurts. 

I've been able to recognize when he usually does it, and therefore minimize it, but it still happens. I've tried smooshing his face in my breast (which makes him clamp down OWWWW), saying "no no" firmly, saying "that hurts Mama!," and even tapping him on the face (I can't yet bring myself to thump him, my little boy!). Nothing has seemed to faze him.

The biting is threatening our nursing happiness, especially since DH seems less inclined to let it continue when I sometimes cry out of frustration (and pain).

Any thoughts? I'm not at my wit's end, but I'm getting there. 

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Re: Biting

  • theballandchaintheballandchain
    Have you tried removing him from your breast and putting him down facing away from you? It worked with DS#1. I didn't have to leave him down for any length of time. He really didn't like it and stopped pretty quickly.
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  • Brooke81Brooke81 member
    Usually my kids have done that when teething and when they get distracted and/or aren't hungry. I always just pried them off with a finger in there mouth and packed it away (the boob that is). It helped somewhat but really when it is teethibng related I don't think much helps. except try to avoid it happening. They aren't doing it to hurt you they are just in pain and biting stuff help alieviate that.
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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member

    My guy does this, too. I usually set him down at my feet. Have you read the kellymom info on this? I found it very helpful...
    https://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/biting.html

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