When your little one starts teething, not only does he feel uncomfortable, you can also feel uncomfortable. you know. Babies who are just teething will usually bite their mother's nipples while feeding, so that the nipples become sore and sore. To keep breastfeeding comfortable, try ok apply these 4 tips.
Generally, a baby's first teeth appear at the age of 6-12 months. Some signs of a baby teething are fussy, often drooling or pee, low-grade fever, and enjoys nibbling on anything from toys to his mother's nipples while nursing.
Tips for Comfortable Breastfeeding When Baby is Teething
In order to remain comfortable breastfeeding your little one, there are several ways you can do, namely:
1. Give teether before breastfeeding
One of the reasons your little one bites your breast is to reduce the pain and itching of the gums. now, by biting teether before breastfeeding, The discomfort in the little one's gums is reduced so that he no longer bites the mother's nipples while breastfeeding.
2. Give gum massage
Apart from using teetherMothers can also gently massage the part of the gum that will grow teeth to relieve the pain. Usually, the first teeth to appear are the lower front teeth.
Give massage and gentle pressure on the gums. You can massage directly with your fingers or use a clean soft cloth that has been moistened with water. Before massaging, make sure you have washed your hands.
3. Change breastfeeding position
It could be that the little one bites the mother's nipple because the position is not suitable for sucking breast milk. If your nipples are very sore, try changing breastfeeding positions. Make sure the attachment of your little one's mouth to your breast is correct and your baby sounds like he's swallowing milk, not just tasting.
4. Slip the finger before being bitten
When breastfeeding, your baby's tongue must be attached to the nipple so that milk can come out. In this position, the tongue will cover the baby's lower teeth, so he cannot bite.
If your little one is about to bite, you will feel him pulling his tongue back. At that time, you can slip your little finger in your little one's mouth, so that he doesn't bite the nipple, but your finger.
Breastfeeding when your baby is teething can make you sick and feel reluctant to breastfeed. Even so, don't give up quickly, let alone get angry, Bun. However, breastfeeding is important to meet the nutritional needs of the little one and to strengthen the emotional connection with him.
To relieve sore nipples and sores, you can apply breast milk to your nipples, or apply moisturizer to your nipples when you're not breastfeeding. However, if the blisters on the nipples do not heal, increase in pain, or symptoms of infection appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.
