Nipping while nursing.

[trmpetplaya]

I know there are threads about nurselings biting in the breastfeeding forum, but I wanted some GD suggestions.... Dd has had her first bottom two teeth for a month now and just in the past five days or so has started nipping about two or three times a day when she nurses. I think she might be getting her top two teeth.

Her nipping is VERY painful for me and stresses me out. I am practically at my wits end trying to figure out what to do. I've tried unlatching her and setting her down as soon as she bites (I involuntarily scream a bit too...), but that just makes her really upset and I don't like making her cry. It doesn't seem to deter her from nipping again either. I'm not sure what else to try.

I also feel pretty terrible that I get so stressed about this... last night I gave her to dh to put to sleep which really didn't go very well at all, but at least I was able to calm down and be patient with her again after about ten minutes. So any suggestions for how to discourage biting would be welcome (biting in general too not just during nursing, though that's my main concern at the moment).

Thanks!

love and peace.

[alegna]

Those bites are scary! First- she is not trying to bite you. She's trying out new sensations with those funny new things in her mouth. Best way to deal with it is to watch for what she does just BEFORE she bites and head it off that way. If/when she does bite, pull her TOWARD you- it makes her open her mouth wider and let go.

-Angela

[Oana]

Is she wide awake when she does it, or just about to drift off? Sometimes they tend to clamp down as they fall asleep. With my son, say "no biting" firmly and sometimes unlatching and relatching worked well.

Good luck!
Oana

[boongirl]

Originally Posted by alegna

If/when she does bite, pull her TOWARD you- it makes her open her mouth wider and let go.

I did this with my dd when she started nipping while niping and it worked.

[Peepsqueak]

Two of my babies liked to nip and then twist their head to look at something still holding on....the nip was to secure the nipple while they explored....OUCH!!!

Anyway, I would just release them with my fingers and let them try again and keep taking them off until they would stop. Also do not be in a room full of distractions or things for them to look at.

[trmpetplaya]

Originally Posted by boongirl

I did this with my dd when she started nipping while niping and it worked.

I love this: nipping while NIPing

Thank you for the advice! I've been pulling dd towards me or if that doesn't work I release her and then bring her back to try again.

love and peace.