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Nursing Toddler, sleep issues

cookiemomstarrcookiemomstarr member
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Not exactly sure if the breastfeeding board is the best board for this question, but there isn't a board for "my toddler uses tugging at my nipple as a sleep comfort".  No seriously, she has been doing this since 6 months, she HAS to have my nipple in her hands in order for her to go to sleep.  My nipples became less sensitive to her abuse and it hasn't been a big deal until our little surprise pregnancy.  Naturally, my nipples have regained their sensitivity due to the hormone change and and can't handle it anymore!!!

1. Does anyone else's baby do this?

2. Any suggestions or helpful advice on weaning her from this habit? I tried to just straight deny her last night and that battle went on for 3 hours and i just caved. I couldn't take her sad crying face.

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Re: Nursing Toddler, sleep issues

  • RootBeer29RootBeer29 member
    Have dad do bedtime.
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  • Stephanie2167Stephanie2167 member

    I don't have any experience with this but I believe that you can break a habit like this if you stick it out for a few days. I know 3 hours seems miserable but each day you keep at it the time she fights it will shorten. I also agree to have Dad do bedtime.

    Good luck!


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  • barista411barista411 member
    edited January 2014
    You may just have to put your foot down deal with the screaming for a few days. You could also try introducing a comfort item to replace your nipple. Try giving her the item while you breastfeed her so she begins to associate that item with comfort. Then when she starts to hold your nipple give her the item and cuddle her with it.
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