OHbaby! Forums : 11 month old refusing to breastfeed https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:57:49 +0000 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:50:19 +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=30271 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Yay for your DD BFing this morning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=859450&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#859450 Author: blondy
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Posted: 03 December 2009 at 11:50am

Yay for your DD BFing this morning

One of my daughter's strikes resulted in her dropping 2 feeds permanently - she went from 5 a day down to 3, so I guess all you can do is follow her lead. Crazy babies! ]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:50:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=859450&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#859450 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Well we have had a little progress....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=859432&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#859432 Author: Aroz
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Posted: 03 December 2009 at 11:41am

Well we have had a little progress. She woke up about 5am this morning and tried giving her a feed as I was so full and it was starting to hurt. She didn't want it when I was sitting up with her so I lay down with her in bed instead and that seemed to work, she was still very sleepy too which may have helped. She was still a bit hesitant about latching on but I was so glad she had a feed as I wasn't looking forward to having to express at 5 in the morning! Hopefully she will still want to breastfeed when she has her nap very shortly. It's the daytime feeds which she seems to have the most trouble with since her strike. I would like to breastfeed for a few more months if I can. My oldest had to have bottles as well when she was born as she couldn't latch on and I remember how time consuming it was having to constantly express and make bottles and wash and sterilise every time. Breastfeeding is so much easier I think i'm going to miss it when it's over!]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:41:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=859432&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#859432 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Jody did this recently too, started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=859045&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#859045 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 30271
Posted: 03 December 2009 at 1:20am

Jody did this recently too, started on her first birthday actually. Just decided she didn't like BFing anymore. I kept offering it and within a week she was having 2-3 feeds a day again (was 5-6 before the strike).
I too couldn't find anything that could have changed my milk. I had always said I will BF until she was one. I didn't think she understood what I was saying
Good luck with the weaning when you're ready ]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:20:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=859045&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#859045 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Oh yeah she is a very healthy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858499&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858499 Author: Aroz
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Posted: 02 December 2009 at 4:28pm

Oh yeah she is a very healthy eater too lol, Only has BF when its time for nap or bed. But this morning when she woke up she was still so tired she just wanted to go back to sleep, after about a hour nap she was ready for breakfast. It just completely threw out her morning routine and she has been in a grumpy mood all day. Nap time was a bit of a struggle as she is used to having BF before her nap but she managed to go to sleep finally after many loud protests and lots of cuddles. Hopefully things will go a bit smoother tonight! I was planning on trying her on the bottle in the next few months or so but she wasn't too impressed with it today! Might just have to keep expressing for now and try giving it to her in the sippy cup for when she needs it as she is used to drinking her juice and water from one anyway. At the moment I'm a bit undecided wether I should use this strike as a chance to wean her now or hope it blows over in the next few days.... I will keep offering it though just in case she changes her mind ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:28:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858499&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858499 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : maybe she just doesnt want it......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858460&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858460 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 3:59pm

maybe she just doesnt want it... she might want breakfast instead!]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:59:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858460&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858460 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Well I just discovered that my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858459&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858459 Author: Aroz
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 3:57pm

Well I just discovered that my last jar of marmite is empty.... Hmmm I think we have a pantry thief. If she is stil on strike when I do the next grocery shop I will definitely try it then. She does seem pretty healthy, no sign of flu or infections but I will keep watching her just in case something does develop. Last time she had an ear infection she was in a pretty bad way.

I have tried her on a bottle a few times but she only has a little bit then loses interest, she's not really a bottle kid either.

She is always surprising me with something when I least expect it, lol from skin infections to colds and ear infections to constipation. Oh well at least it keeps me on my toes... the funny thing is when she is teething I don't hear a peep from her until I go to feed her and she bites me and then I realise she has another new tooth!

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:57:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858459&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858459 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : We survived 2 BF strikes - one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858359&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858359 Author: blondy
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 2:50pm

We survived 2 BF strikes - one started off as a cold for her, but the second seemed to have no reason! A couple of things that got us through: don't force her to BF, but do keep offering it (and if she refuses, don't get upset - act like it's not that important). Try and do a dreamfeed if possible during the night - her 'defenses' will probably be down! I personally wouldn't offer a bottle if you're worried about continuing to BF (partly because Natalie never took one at that age) - solids and water/juice should be fine. Generally (unless they are very unwell), their survival instinct does kick in, and they won't starve themselves! I know how scary and frustrating it can be. Both strikes lasted maybe 4 days (and that was with a baby that didn't take a bottle, and was only having a small amount of water....we ended up syringing fluid into her, but if she's taking water etc, then you should be ok).

I would take your DD to the doc for a checkup anyway - perhaps it is an ear infection huritng her?

Good luck, and also check out the kellymom website - there are a few good articles in there about nursing strikes.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:50:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858359&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858359 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Breastfeeding strikes at this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858312&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858312 Author: mybeautiful3
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 2:07pm

Breastfeeding strikes at this age are usually the result of a "change" in something - the key is to find the change! Have you looked in her mouth - any signs of possible thrush? Or perhaps coming down with something - earache or postnasal drip?

Lots of skin to skin cuddles will be a good reminder of her security at the breast - or perhaps a bath or shower together & offering her your breast? ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:07:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858312&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858312 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Let me know if it works. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858300&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858300 Author: mumzrule
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 1:55pm

Let me know if it works. ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:55:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858300&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858300 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Haven&#039;t tried the marmite...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858259&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858259 Author: Aroz
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 1:32pm

Haven't tried the marmite yet but I'll give it a try... ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:32:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858259&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858259 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Have you tried a little bit of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858250&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858250 Author: mumzrule
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 1:24pm

Have you tried a little bit of marmite? I have heard it works for nursing strikes. ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:24:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858250&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858250 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Cuppatea: She was constipated...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858227&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858227 Author: Aroz
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 1:05pm

Cuppatea: She was constipated a few months sgo but still managed to feed fine. She hasn't been toilet since yesterday though so I'm hoping this isn't the case?

Aliasmum: Ive also been on the depo for a few months now but I did have a little bit of spotting yesterday, not sure if this would affect her feeding or not though?

 

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:05:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858227&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858227 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Kyle did this a few weeks ago...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858201&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858201 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 12:29pm

Kyle did this a few weeks ago and it turned out he was a bit constipated, was odd cos he was still eating and drinking water but didn't want to breastfeed, he came right as soon as he wasn't constipated anymore though.]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:29:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858201&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858201 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : Not getting your AF or Oving? ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858198&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858198 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 12:26pm

Not getting your AF or Oving?

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:26:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858198&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858198 <![CDATA[11 month old refusing to breastfeed : My DD has always had a very healthy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30271&PID=858156&title=11-month-old-refusing-to-breastfeed#858156 Author: Aroz
Subject: 30271
Posted: 02 December 2009 at 11:48am

My DD has always had a very healthy appetite when it comes to meals and breastfeeding but when she woke up about 5am this morning I tried to breastfeed her to help settle back to sleep but she kept trying to push away from me as if it was poison. I tried lying down with her to make her more relaxed and comfortable but she just kept straining to get away so I thought she musn't be hungry and lay with her till she fell asleep. 7am this morning same thing again but by this time she was so tired and frustrated that I ended up having to express and give it to her in a bottle. She only drunk about 30mls then ended up in bed with me again but still refusing to breastfeed and only falling asleep out of exhaustion. I have never heard of BF strikes till now but I can't for the life of me think what could be causing it.. She is completely healthy, isn't teething as she already has four already come through a few weeks ago with no problems and I'm definitely not pregnant so I know it's not my milk as she managed to drink a little from a bottle anyway. has anyone else ever had this experience and how long did it last, what did you do?

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