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Biting during nursing (ALL THE TIME)

thetheisensthetheisens member
in October 2011 Moms
I am so frustrated right now. Ds bites me almost every time he nurses. I have tried everything that people have suggested and read what Kellymom suggests and tried that. I am scared every time he nurses, it f-ing hurts. He has two bottom teeth and I can't even imagen how bad it will hurt when he gets more teeth, especially tops to go with the bottoms. I REALLY want to bf at least a year. It's a big deal to me, for personal reasons, not because I think there's any thing wrong with ff. The only time he nurses and doesn't bite is in the morning when he first wakes up because he usually nurses back to sleep. I am considering exclusively pumping for all other feedings, but it makes me sad. I feel like he could care less about whether he gets a bottle or a boob, and it depresses me that he doesn't like nursing like he use to. I guess this is kind of a vent more than anything. But seriously, if anyone has any kind of suggestions, please help me! I have tried watching him and taking him off when he seems distracted, but he always seems distracted when nursing. I tried sternly saying no and ending the nursing session. I tried the smush face. Anyone got something else??
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Re: Biting during nursing (ALL THE TIME)

  • ebp913ebp913 member

    I don't really have anything else but I would check out the breastfeeding board.  There are usually good ideas on there. 

    The only thing I wanted to add was that now that you expect him to bite, I'm sure your letdown is getting delayed which could be why he is biting.  It's a vicious cycle.  You could try nursing for say 10 mins then ending the session and seeing how he is. 

    Olivia is always very distracted while nursing and I have just started ending it when I feel less full and she seems to have gotten a good amount.  She was biting without teeth for a little while but I think my screams made her stop.  Now that she actually has teeth I am terrified so I just try to end things before it ever gets there. 

    I hope this gets better soon! You are a serious trooper!!!

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  • cantalopes24cantalopes24 member
    Lo is getting all 4 front teeth at the same time and has been biting I think because her mouth hurts. I just say "Ouch No" forcefully and delatch her then wait a second before putting her back on. I also say No in the same tone when there are other things I don't want her doing so eventually she'll get it.
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  • ebp913ebp913 member

    Here's a thread on biting but there are others on that board.

    https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/66407748.aspx

     

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  • cfitz16cfitz16 member
    I'm sure you have considered this, but are you sure he is hungry when he bites?  My daughter bites a lot too, but it is only towards the end of nursing when she is "done" and starting to play.  I tell her "no biting mommy".  She stops and smiles at me and usually doesn't do it again.  (Until the next time).  My suggestion would be to make sure he is really hungry.  They tend not to bite when they have hunger.
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  • karinothingkarinothing member

    I am scared of this since DS is getting like 5 teeth at once :(

    Anyway, if all else fails you could always try the cheek flick or nose tap (I realize these are controversial, but I have heard they help with nothing else does).

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    imagekarinothing:

    I am scared of this since DS is getting like 5 teeth at once :(

    Anyway, if all else fails you could always try the cheek flick or nose tap (I realize these are controversial, but I have heard they help with nothing else does).

    If my LO was biting me all the time I would be flicking her right in the cheek.  I would have that finger ready!

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