Reasons why babies bite nipples

The physical condition of babies is different. Because the baby has just been born, most parents are not very good at taking care of their babies. Especially when the baby is still very young, the baby will bite the nipple. So let us understand the reasons why babies bite the nipple.

I believe many mothers have had this experience: when the child has been breastfed for 5 months, one day, you are holding the baby in your arms, enjoying the pleasure of feeding comfortably, and your heart is peaceful. Suddenly, a piercing pain comes from the nipple, and the baby bites you hard.

There are many reasons for this phenomenon. The most common one is that the baby is teething, the gums are swollen, and there is a need to bite something to relieve pain.

In addition to teething, babies may also bite their nipples if they use artificial pacifiers, have nasal congestion, drink less milk, or need more attention. The key to solving a problem is to first find out the root cause of the problem and then solve it.

If it is the first time that your baby bites you and hurts you, please stay calm. Do not yell or scold your baby and scare her. Do not rush to pull out the nipple. It is recommended that you take a deep breath and exhale slowly. When your mind is relatively calm, let your baby let go and then take a good look at your breasts. This is to avoid pulling the nipple in a hurry. After being bitten, you can also stop feeding, give your baby a teether, and tell him in a serious tone: "You can bite this, not mom's nipple." Don't think that the baby is young and doesn't understand anything. In fact, she will respond to her mother's tone.

Feel your baby's sucking movements while feeding

First, if you notice signs of your baby's teething, try to be alert during feedings. Usually when babies suck on the breast, they open their mouth wide to cover the entire areola. The wrong sucking action is that the baby's mouth only holds the nipple, which can easily cause the mother's nipple to be broken due to poor posture. Therefore, when your baby is half full, you may wish to pay attention to whether the baby's sucking position has changed. If the baby loosens his mouth slightly and slides towards the nipple, you should pay attention and change the baby's posture to avoid the nipple being bitten.

Soothes the discomfort of swollen gums in babies

If the mother feels that the baby may be about to bite you, she must put her index finger into the mouth as soon as possible to prevent the baby from actually biting the breast. Also, if the baby has had enough milk, it is best not to let the baby sleep with the breast in his mouth, so as to prevent the baby from clenching his teeth due to swollen gums in his sleep. It is recommended that after your baby falls asleep, you can slowly put your clean index finger or little finger into your baby's mouth to let the baby release the breast.

The above article gives you a detailed introduction to the reasons why babies bite their nipples. I believe you already have a preliminary understanding of it. Therefore, in daily life, if such a situation occurs, you still need to find some corresponding measures.