Diaper Swappers

jessnic · 11-11-2011, 10:00 PM

My 4 month old has his two bottom teeth and since he got them his latch is terrible!!!!!!!!! If he is tired, cranky or in any way other than perfectly happy he keeps pulling back his tongue and getting me with those little teeth. I'm getting upset because it hurts and sitting him down when it happens doesn't seem to phase him. What can I do?

AnimalHouse · 11-12-2011, 08:55 AM

DS3 is starting to show signs of teething, and I am not looking forward to this!

I found this on KellyMom, if it helps:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/biting.html

keen1981 · 11-12-2011, 09:00 AM

Yelp, say no. End the nursing session and set baby down. Walk away for a moment. Your statement must show baby that u mean business. My boys had 4 teeth at 4 months and 8 at 8. Full set at a year. We nursed much longer than that. Maybe a handful of nips along the way. Baby needs to see that that behaviour takes away its comfort source.

Also new teeth are tender and kinda fun in a way so provide lots of teethers and numbing tablets so baby isn't tempted to do it.

jessnic · 11-12-2011, 09:55 AM

I'm letting him chew a teething ring first and if he bites I stop him, tell him no, put him down and walk away? How long should I wait before nursing him again?

keen1981 · 11-12-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jessnic

I'm letting him chew a teething ring first and if he bites I stop him, tell him no, put him down and walk away? How long should I wait before nursing him again?

Depends on baby. With my first son, the minute I yelped and set him down he would be startled and cry a bit. Broke my heart but bad nipping can end breastfeeding so I held firm! So maybe 1 minute? My second son, setting him down wouldn't upset him it was me walking out of his sight. So I would go wash my hands or throw a load of laundry in (it's right outside playroom) and come back. He'd be gloomy I left. I would nurse then. So maybe 2-3 minutes with him?

jessnic · 11-13-2011, 06:51 PM

Bump! Thee offering teething ring trick worked temporarily but he is acting like it hurts to cover his teeth with his tongue. He will shows signs of being hungry but put off eating almost 3 hours at a time which is abnormal for him.

11-11-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
jessnic Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 2,223 Ratings: 22 Feedback: 100%	help me! My 4 month old has his two bottom teeth and since he got them his latch is terrible!!!!!!!!! If he is tired, cranky or in any way other than perfectly happy he keeps pulling back his tongue and getting me with those little teeth. I'm getting upset because it hurts and sitting him down when it happens doesn't seem to phase him. What can I do? __________________ Married to my best friend, living the navy wife life, and loving every minute of being a SAHM to DS (born July 2011)!

11-12-2011, 08:55 AM	#2
AnimalHouse Registered Users Formerly: mama*ms Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,169 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: help me! DS3 is starting to show signs of teething, and I am not looking forward to this! I found this on KellyMom, if it helps: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/biting.html __________________ Trying-to-stay-sane mama to four boys, ages 6 and under

11-12-2011, 09:00 AM	#3
keen1981 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11,901 Ratings: 127 Feedback: 100%	Yelp, say no. End the nursing session and set baby down. Walk away for a moment. Your statement must show baby that u mean business. My boys had 4 teeth at 4 months and 8 at 8. Full set at a year. We nursed much longer than that. Maybe a handful of nips along the way. Baby needs to see that that behaviour takes away its comfort source. Also new teeth are tender and kinda fun in a way so provide lots of teethers and numbing tablets so baby isn't tempted to do it. __________________ BFing, CDing, all natural mama to three boys! Certified lactation Counselor

11-12-2011, 09:55 AM	#4
jessnic Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 2,223 Ratings: 22 Feedback: 100%	I'm letting him chew a teething ring first and if he bites I stop him, tell him no, put him down and walk away? How long should I wait before nursing him again? __________________ Married to my best friend, living the navy wife life, and loving every minute of being a SAHM to DS (born July 2011)!

11-13-2011, 06:51 PM	#6
jessnic Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 2,223 Ratings: 22 Feedback: 100%	Bump! Thee offering teething ring trick worked temporarily but he is acting like it hurts to cover his teeth with his tongue. He will shows signs of being hungry but put off eating almost 3 hours at a time which is abnormal for him. __________________ Married to my best friend, living the navy wife life, and loving every minute of being a SAHM to DS (born July 2011)!