Breastfeeding mothers must have been bitten by their babies, especially when breastfeeding, it is common for babies to bite their nipples. When the baby bites the nipple, it is very painful, and only mothers who have been bitten understand that kind of pain. So let's learn what to do if a baby bites their nipple?
1. Block the baby's mouth and nose with breasts
Being bitten by a baby while breastfeeding is a common experience for most mothers. At this time, mothers should not directly pull out their nipples, as it will only hurt their nipples. The correct approach should be to block the baby's mouth and nose with the breast, so that the baby cannot breathe smoothly and naturally release the nipple. After experiencing it a few more times, the baby will know that biting oneself can also cause pain, whether they can breathe or not, and naturally will not bite their nipples again.
2. Grinding teeth
To effectively solve the problem of babies biting their nipples, it is necessary to understand the reasons why babies want nipples. Most babies bite their nipples because they are about to start teething. When teething, the baby's gums will itch, which can be relieved by biting someone. Mothers should use grinding tools for their babies in a timely manner to relieve discomfort in their gums and reduce the risk of biting their nipples.
3. Do not scold the baby
When the baby bites the nipple, the mother must not scold the baby loudly. Because the baby is still very young and doesn't understand anything, they don't even know where they went wrong. If you scold your baby loudly, it will only cause psychological pressure and lead to their aversion to breastfeeding.
