Biting?

[@llli*mrsbolt24]

I knew this would happen--my daughter has started really taking a chunk of nipple! She only really does it when she is tired but my God it burns! What is a good method to make her stop? I've explained to her that it hurts and she just smiles and does it anyway! What should I do to suppress her biting nature? I'll gladly accept any advice!

Thanks a bunch

[@llli*mommal]

Patience, calm and consistency. When she bites, say "No biting, hurts mama" and immediately remove baby from the breast, put her down, and walk away for a few minutes. You can nurse her again in a few minutes if she is still hungry. This should eventually teach baby that biting results in the immediate end of fun nursing time.

[@llli*mrsbolt24]

i knew you'd b the first 2 comment and thank you 4 the advice. what can i do 4 the sore nipples? or is there anything i can do 2 alleviate the pain? thanks mommal

[@llli*mommal]

Did she break the skin? Or are you simply sore?

[@llli*mrsbolt24]

just sore............what can i do if she breaks skin?

[@llli*mommal]

This link covers healing broken skin: http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/nipplehealing/

Soreness should pass in a day or so. Make sure you vary your nursing positions.

[@llli*mrsbolt24]

great!!!!!! very informative; thank u