Zarina's first tooth cut through on Wednesday. Actually it probably came in Tuesday night; that would explain the deathly scream she gave out around 11pm. Anyways, it's barely showing through her gums, so it's not possible to take a picture, yet.
I now have to convince my baby not to bite me. I wondered if I would be able to continue breastfeeding after teeth. Over these last few days she has tried to gnaw on me a few times. It was bad enough when she was gumming me, but this can really hurt. I feel bad for her because she is obviously biting because her tooth is bothering her or she is frustrated because she wants more milk. A friend advised to give her a bop on the chin, but that hasn't been very successful.
Any tips on breastfeeding the teething baby are appreciated.
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My girls only bit me once or twice. Luckily they never just gummed me before so it was never a big deal, plus teething wasn't that bad for them past the first tooth.
I would immediately removed them from my breast and say no biting, often with a slight slap on the mouth and I wouldn't immediately put them back on, especially of it was the second time that feeding.
That's what worked for me.
Let me correct or clarify a "light slap" was more a slight tap on the mouth. Nothing to brutal.
As usual, my experience is similiar to your's. Addy got her first tooth in a couple weeks ago and has been biting my out of boredom when she eats. She doesn't do it too hard, but clearly it still hurts! I've been flicking her mouth and saying "no", which only seems to make her smile. Little stinker! So I guess I'm of no help to you.
My kids were very late teethers- but when I got to that point if they bit me they were done eating. I would say, "ouch! That hurts mommy!" really loud and then immediately set them on the floor and walk away. The abrupt end to the feeding and me leaving the immediate area was usually enough they didn't do it more then a couple times.
Sorry I've not been a good blog reader/commenter lately. I'm glad you're blogging about your feelings though- I know that helped me immensely.
About breastfeeding. I would take them off and tell them no and I would be done. It only took a few times of stop feeding and then they would stop because they still wanted to eat. It does get better. Tell Bri hi for me.
Same as every one...They bite: they must be done. Hopefully she'll learn that quick for your sake!
Nipple sheilds are Nipple savers. I had to use one because of anatomic problems but it was really nice when Jacob was two months old and teething.
I feel for you man!
I can honestly say this is a subject that I have absolulety no advice to share. Perhaps I should be happy about that. :)
Carolyn said.......
I have yet to worry about that. Not to mention I am in the VERY small percentage that will not breastfeed, so I will never worry about that.
The bright side is she has fewer teeth then Brien, so you should be fine. ;)
Carolyn, you always know how to make me smile. When I told Brien about your comment his first reaction was, "My family reads the blog!" He was appropriately horrified.
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