Breastfeeding is not only a way to provide proper nutrition
for babies but also a way to connect mothers and babies. However, what will
happen if the babies are teething? You can be startled at least one time by their
teeth. Continue reading to know some simple tips to cut down on future bites.
Breastfeeding is a
way to provide proper nutrition for babies.
Watch for cues
If the babies are hungry, they may focus on nursing, so
there are chances that they will not bite. In addition, if they have proper
latch-on, your nipples will be far from their teeth and they cannot bite. Maybe
they will bite you after being full. You, therefore, gently pull your nipples
away when notice that they have finished nursing.
Offer an alternative
Talk to them, no matter how old they are, “Mommy is not for you
to bite". Although they can’t understand what you said, they can be
familiar with your voice. After that, you can provide them a teething ring and
let them know they can bite it. You can also put compliments on them, such as
praising them when they have finished nursing without biting.
Ease gum pain
Teething can be painful. They usually put almost everything
around them to reduce stress from teething. Before breastfeeding, give them something
cold and hard. This soothes their gum, so it reduces the possibility of biting.
Break the suction
If they continue biting, put your finger into the corner of
their mouth to break the suction. Keep calm to not scare her even you’re hurt.
Keep your finger there until you pull her away. Do it immediately can make the
nipples hurt again. This also let babies know if they bite, there is no more
milk for them.
Relieve cold symptoms
According to experts, babies try to bite when they’re cold.
If true, hold them upright so that they can breathe more easily. You can try
nursing them while nursing. Talk to your doctor how to reduce their cold.
Babies try to bite
when they’re cold.
Understand the behavior
Babies use their mouth for not only eating but also
discovering everything around them. When they’re nursing, just their mother’s
skin is available for them. Because they don’t mean to harm you when doing it,
you can teach them that your breasts is not for biting.
Babies use their
mouth for not only eating but also discovering everything around them.
