Breastfeeding and teeth!
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Topic: Breastfeeding and teeth!
Posted By: Caro07
Subject: Breastfeeding and teeth!
Date Posted: 15 August 2008 at 10:16am
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Can someone help me prepare please?!?!
My little boy has just cut his first 2 teeth. Whilst they aren't big enough to do any damage yet I am preparing for the inevitable - that he will bite me whilst feeding. What do you do when your LO does this? I kind of assumed I would take him off, say 'no' and then relatch him. And repeat!! Any suggestions gratefully received 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 15 August 2008 at 11:21am
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Whatever u do dont pull him off when his teeth are clamped down! !
I would pick Isla up and put her down away form me, and say ' no Isla, that hurts Mummy' in a firm voice. She cried, and didnt like being seperted from me,...but it worked, she never did it again. Contined to breast feed fine even when she had a mouth-full of teeth! |
Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 15 August 2008 at 12:25pm
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If they're his bottom teeth his tongue should be over them so you shouldn't feel them when he's feeding.
There's some info and tips http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/biting.html - here . Hope that helps -------------   
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Posted By: Caro07
Date Posted: 15 August 2008 at 4:55pm
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Thanks for all your help That link was really helpful, too.
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 15 August 2008 at 10:33pm
Maddi is already a biter and hasnt even got teeth yet Although I think she is teething. When ever she does it she quickly gets given to someone else or put down for a few minutes.
With DD#1 I only ever remember being bitten once, they seem to learn pretty quickly not to bite. ------------- 
 
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