Diaper Swappers

Qylie · 09-29-2011, 06:22 AM

My son is now 5.5 months old. I like Bf in the cradle position, lately his top free arm is very mobile. He is grabbing my shirt, pulling my hair, and sticking him hand in my mouth. I have been telling him 'NO' very sternly, and unlatching him. Yesterday, I finally bit his fingers a little when he put them in my mouth. That finally got a reaction and he stopped putting them in my mouth. Does anyone have advice on what to do?

LuvMyKs2010 · 09-29-2011, 07:14 AM

I would try giving him something to hold onto like a burp cloth or blanket. Or one of those necklaces...I forget what they're called...nursing necklace maybe. DS did that to me and I just gave him something to hold and squeeze. I was going to buy a necklace but he weaned himself before I was ready to stop.

jcalumna · 09-29-2011, 08:31 AM

Your title made me laugh! I've been experiencing the same thing for about a month with my baby who is 6 months old. We call it "crazy arm"!

She gets especially unwieldly with her free arm when we are out in public trying to nurse with a nursing cover.

I generally just talk to her and laugh. When she puts her hand near my mouth, I kiss her hand & it makes her laugh. If she tries to put her hand in my mouth, I cover my teeth with my lips & lightly nibble on her hand (making sure I don't get any of my saliva on her hand) and then I ask her, "Do you want mama to bite your hand?"

My LO is just exploring with her free hand.

Qylie · 09-29-2011, 09:04 AM

Your nicer then me. I few weeks ago I blew on his hand and made fart sounds and was super giggly with him. It is kinda a problem now cause he yanks the bf cover and he turns his head while latched on and it HURTS. I like bf him but lately it feels like war.

Qylie · 09-29-2011, 09:06 AM

LuvMyKs2010 - I will try giving him something to hold. I have a really chunky necklace on right now and when I put his hand on it he lets go and tries to find more fun things.

percussionsmith · 09-29-2011, 09:11 AM

Please don't bite your child. Please.

Like the previous poster's have said, he's just looking to explore. We play high fives, I've taught him to sign milk, I let him play with my nursing necklace or the buttons on my shirt. I hold his hand gently and guide it to an acceptable spot. I will kiss, blow raspberries/zeberts on his fingers, show him a book, have his big brother come by to read, let him hold my fingers and make his arm wave, go in circles, etc.

Its not his fault he's a curious baby.

carolineb · 09-29-2011, 09:22 AM

I know what you mean! My 6 mo old pinches my arm with his top free arm! I tried gently moving, kissing it, nursing necklace. He drops it all and goes right back to my arm. He's even caused light bruising! He's not doing it as much so I guess it was a phase. I would say ow! That hurts mommy. No pinching! When he was really pinching hard I would unlatch him and wait a few minutes before relatching him.

Qylie · 09-29-2011, 10:04 AM

I feel better knowing that I am not alone in this :-)

Aleesh_Mom · 09-29-2011, 11:35 AM

I give mine a stuffed animal to cuddle with or I hold her hand. Between the pinching and biting I had to find some relief!

DCJ24 · 09-29-2011, 11:38 AM

My dd does this as well.

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09-29-2011, 06:22 AM	#1
Qylie Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 123 My Mood:	Attack of the arm! My son is now 5.5 months old. I like Bf in the cradle position, lately his top free arm is very mobile. He is grabbing my shirt, pulling my hair, and sticking him hand in my mouth. I have been telling him 'NO' very sternly, and unlatching him. Yesterday, I finally bit his fingers a little when he put them in my mouth. That finally got a reaction and he stopped putting them in my mouth. Does anyone have advice on what to do?

09-29-2011, 07:14 AM	#2
LuvMyKs2010 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 561 Ratings: 74 Feedback: 99% My Mood:	Re: Attack of the arm! I would try giving him something to hold onto like a burp cloth or blanket. Or one of those necklaces...I forget what they're called...nursing necklace maybe. DS did that to me and I just gave him something to hold and squeeze. I was going to buy a necklace but he weaned himself before I was ready to stop. __________________ ~Tanya~ Wife to Bill (10/2006) , , co-sleeping, attachment parenting SAHM to DD Kaleigh (07/2006) and DS Kody (12/2010). Birthmom to Amy (09/98). GS for T & N! Due August 16!

09-29-2011, 08:31 AM	#3
jcalumna Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 739 Ratings: 31 Feedback: 100%	Re: Attack of the arm! Your title made me laugh! I've been experiencing the same thing for about a month with my baby who is 6 months old. We call it "crazy arm"! She gets especially unwieldly with her free arm when we are out in public trying to nurse with a nursing cover. I generally just talk to her and laugh. When she puts her hand near my mouth, I kiss her hand & it makes her laugh. If she tries to put her hand in my mouth, I cover my teeth with my lips & lightly nibble on her hand (making sure I don't get any of my saliva on her hand) and then I ask her, "Do you want mama to bite your hand?" My LO is just exploring with her free hand. __________________ Happily married wife and SAHM My ISO: Matching/Coordinating Children's Outfits

09-29-2011, 09:04 AM	#4
Qylie Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 123 My Mood:	Re: Attack of the arm! Your nicer then me. I few weeks ago I blew on his hand and made fart sounds and was super giggly with him. It is kinda a problem now cause he yanks the bf cover and he turns his head while latched on and it HURTS. I like bf him but lately it feels like war.

09-29-2011, 09:06 AM	#5
Qylie Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 123 My Mood:	Re: Attack of the arm! LuvMyKs2010 - I will try giving him something to hold. I have a really chunky necklace on right now and when I put his hand on it he lets go and tries to find more fun things.