https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:10:51 +0000 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:14:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21581 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=515881&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#515881 Author: monster
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Posted: 12 October 2008 at 10:14pm

So pleased to hear things are getting better! Well done to you and Harry. ]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:14:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=515881&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#515881 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=515376&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#515376 Author: arohanui
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Posted: 12 October 2008 at 9:34am

Thanks Steph. I think it we don't get anywhere it'll be weaning time, but that'll be more Harry led rather than me wanting to do it if you know what I mean. Hope things are going well for you with Lucas? I think you've done amazing to continue to 19 months. I know what you mean about wanting to continue to a certain age and feeling guttered. I'd always said I'd go to at least a year and then see. But mummy's health is so important.

But anyway, update.... Harry breastfed this morning! First time in a few days. Yay. Yesterday I didn't even attempt cos I was too scared and kinda upset. I took heaps of supplements before I went to bed last night lol, so that my supply would be better. And this morning I got the boy up as soon as he made little noises, rather than letting him play for a bit. And we went straight to the feeding chair without opening the curtains. I think he'd been getting a bit silly and cheeky! So he fed off one side and then bit once and I put him on the floor facing away from me and didn't say anything. Then after about 45 secs I picked him up and said "are you ready to feed without biting now?" and he did! Man I was so scared he was going to bite again. And the bite he did was no where near as sore as the other ones which was great.

So hopefully it will continue this way. Thanks for all your support everyone, it's not an easy thing eh? So many emotions tied up with breastfeeding eh.]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:34:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=515376&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#515376 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514883&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514883 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 21581
Posted: 11 October 2008 at 12:08pm

Hugs Darl, I am looking at weaning my big boy too. He's b/feeding 4-5 times A NIGHT and all day long he just keeps clinging to me like nobodies business and wants booby 24/7. Last week I ended up feeling so run down I couldn't get out of bed, it's totally draining me and I think it's been building up for a while - I've had enough. I'm gutted because I really wanted to carry on till 2 years plus, but the broken sleep (after almost 19 months of it) is just killing me, I have to put my foot down.

So if you are seriously contemplating weaning, let me know and we can support each other if you'd like

ps. Lucas has days where he does the biting thing too, no matter how many times ya say no or put him down for a minute - he just keeps being naughty. I'd like to say it's a phase but he has his days ]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:08:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514883&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514883 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514680&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514680 Author: arohanui
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 11:04pm

It's just on one side as that's the one he feeds from more, so I might try the other side but I'm scared!! Tried nipple shields tonight and my poor boy was so confused. I don't think they'll be a go-er.

I'm starting to wonder if it's time to finish breastfeeding. Actually, I've been wondering that for a while, just been in denial! ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:04:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514680&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514680 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514265&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514265 Author: singstar
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 2:49pm

As soon as you notice he has stopped sucking, take him off. They often do it to "hurry you along". They can't suck and bite at the same time. When he bites, I would put him down and walk away, and pay NO attention to him, he will soon get the idea that you aren't kidding around.
good luck]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:49:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514265&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514265 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514017&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514017 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 12:13pm

Ouch Liz!!
Gosh I dont know what to suggest, you poor thing, but the sheilds are probably a good start.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:13:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514017&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514017 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514006&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514006 Author: sally belly
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 11:58am

The shields sound like a good idea Liz. I used them not long after Liam was born as my nipples were cracked & bleeding. I found them really good while they healed.

Liam started biting me too not long after his bottom teeth came through. I agree, it was extremely painful & made me rather reluctant to carry on with BF'ing. It turned out to be something I didn't have to worry about for long as Liam virtually weaned himself not long after his first teeth came though & I stopped offering the breast after a week or so. He made it pretty clear he wasn't interested anymore ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:58:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=514006&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#514006 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513984&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513984 Author: monster
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 11:30am

Oh, that sounds nasty! Is it on both sides? Maybe just try one side for a while till the other heals? I don't know anything about shields, but anything is worth a try!]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:30:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513984&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513984 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513892&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513892 Author: arohanui
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 10:30am

OK so I've been thinking and I'm really scared to offer him a breastfeed again. My nipple is really painful and it's got a couple of chunks out of it I was thinking I might use nipple shields and see if he'll feed that way, then at least if he does bite it shouldn't make me bleed. Urgh, I'm so over it.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:30:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513892&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513892 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513824&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513824 Author: arohanui
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 9:37am

Thanks monster, that's a great link.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:37:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513824&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513756&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513756 Author: monster
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 8:54am

This site has good info on biting/scraping etc. It depends on when in the feed it's happening too. Basically babies can't feed and bite at the same time.

It doesn't have to mean the end of breastfeeding. ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:54:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513756&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513756 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513718&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513718 Author: arohanui
Subject: 21581
Posted: 10 October 2008 at 8:24am

For the last couple of weeks, my boy has been biting me while breastfeeding. It flippin hurts so bad! He has 2 bottom teeth and digs them into my nipple and pulls at the same time. He only has one breastfeed a day now, in the mornings.

At first I tried the whole stern voice and put him down on the floor thing, which he found hilarious. Then I tried ignoring it. Then I tried looking sad and hurt (I wasn't faking). Nothing seems to be working.

Yesterday he made me bleed, and today he made me bleed again. It was so flippin sore, it actually made me cry

Does this mean the end of our breastfeeding era? ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:24:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21581&PID=513718&title=biting-while-breastfeeding#513718