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Biting - I've forgotten what to do

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belindarose · 11/02/2013 15:08

7 month old DS has 7 teeth. With the last two that have appeared in the last couple of days, he's been biting at every feed. Ow! Makes me nervous to feed!

What can I do with such a young baby? Thanks.

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MoreSnowPlease · 11/02/2013 19:07

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belindarose · 11/02/2013 19:23

Thanks. I don't remember what I did with DD, but was always battling with thrush so biting seemed like nothing.

This evening he bit each time I put him to the breast - one side, he refused the other outright. He then got furious and screamed on and off for an hour, before asking for another feed and feeding beautifully before falling asleep.

I think his teeth really hurt today. He's had ibuprofen so hopefully will help him a bit.

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woopsidaisy · 12/02/2013 22:15

Well, I shriek like a banshee! Then remind him of NO BITING rule...he is starting to get it. Wee monkey.

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BrainGoneAwol · 13/02/2013 11:35

If you can be calm enough to do it, pressing them in to your breast makes them let go. - obviously don't make it so he can't breathe!

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