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teeth and breastfeeding

yeah they bite. But they also bite when it's just gums. There are a few ways to handle this. They laugh when you scream so try not to scream. It's funny to them, little bastards. Pull the baby off the breast and do a time out for about 30 seconds. They'll learn that biting equals no boob. PN when threw this bitting phase and when she bit I'd hit her on the thigh and say no bitting. Not a painful hit, just a firm pat followed by a strong "no bitting." She doesn't bite anymore. The bottom teeth arn't a problem since the tougne covers those teeth. The top teeth had me worried but I still don't feel ther teeth so it's really a non issue. Keep some Lanosil breastfeeding cream handy becuase if they do break the skin that stuff will have you healed w/in 24 hours. Hope this was helpful.

Re: teeth and breastfeeding

  • This is helpful.  I was just wondering if it was like starting all over again when they get teeth.I'll have my nipple cream ready when I notice the first signs of teeth.Thanks!
  • I bit my mother once. That was the end of bfing for me. She says my bros never bit, so you might luck out, Taw.
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  • SIL's neighbor stopped BFing after her kid nearly separated the nipple from her boob.I don't know if I'd ever want to BF.  I know it's supposed to be a bonding experience and all, but I like my nipples in their current location.
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  • Oh, yes, I did bite once. Mother says she jumped, smacked my cheek and I just laughed and laughed.
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  • Bacon never bit, but we stopped before she had teeth. The most important time to bf is right in the beginning, so even if you only do a few days, it's still a big benefit to the baby.
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