WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST YEAR by Heidi Murkoff & Sharon Mazel & Arlene Eisenberg & Sandee Hathaway B.S.N

Author:Heidi Murkoff & Sharon Mazel & Arlene Eisenberg & Sandee Hathaway, B.S.N.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc
Published: 2003-09-18T04:00:00+00:00

BITING NIPPLES

“My daughter now has two teeth and seems to think it’s fun to use them for biting my nipples during nursing. How can I break her of this painful habit?”

There’s no need to let your baby have her fun at your expense. Since a baby can’t bite while actively nursing (her tongue comes between teeth and breast), biting usually signals that she’s had enough milk and is now just toying with you. It’s possible the fun began when she accidentally bit down on your nipple, you let out a yelp, she giggled, you couldn’t help laughing, and she continued the game—biting you, watching for a reaction, smirking at your mock “No,” and seeing through your feeble attempts to keep a straight face.

So instead of encouraging her hijinks with laughter (or with overreaction, which may also invite a repeat performance), let her know that biting isn’t acceptable with a firm, matter-of-fact “No!” Remove her promptly from the breast, explaining that “Biting hurts mommy—ouch!” If she tries to hang on to your nipple, use your finger to break her grip. After a few such episodes, she’ll catch on and give up.

It is important to nip the nibbling habit now, to avoid more serious biting problems later. It’s not too soon for her to learn that while teeth are made for biting, there are things that are appropriate to clamp down on (a teething ring, a piece of bread, or a banana) and things that are not (mother’s breast, brother’s finger, daddy’s shoulder).

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