Constant fussing
Just lately my lo is being really restless and always fussing on the boob. I wouldn't say its on every feed but the majority of them he flails his free arm around like crazy all over the place and slams it into my chest whilst sometimes kicking his leg around, then after he's been feeding for about 5-10mins (if that) he'll then just constantly pop on and off the nipple non stop while looking round the room and getting distracted by any little noise.
At first I thought it was I was empty but when I try to hand express a bit to test, theres usually milk there. I usually end up swapping boobs once or twice as this seems to settle him a bit longer before he starts again.
Sometimes he'll moan like he's getting frustrated but I know he's getting plenty of milk as apart from lots of wet & dirty nappies he's always sick loads.
It's getting to the point where my nipples are getting a bit sore with all the fussing he's doing and I'm starting to not look forward to feed time anymore which I don't want to happen cause I love bf him.
Any ideas what could be the problem from you experienced bf mummys?
Louise xx
At first I thought it was I was empty but when I try to hand express a bit to test, theres usually milk there. I usually end up swapping boobs once or twice as this seems to settle him a bit longer before he starts again.
Sometimes he'll moan like he's getting frustrated but I know he's getting plenty of milk as apart from lots of wet & dirty nappies he's always sick loads.
It's getting to the point where my nipples are getting a bit sore with all the fussing he's doing and I'm starting to not look forward to feed time anymore which I don't want to happen cause I love bf him.
Any ideas what could be the problem from you experienced bf mummys?
Louise xx
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The necklace idea sounds good I would also just check your positioning when feeding as someone told me that as our little ones grow we dont always adjust the position we are holding them just to make sure they are getting the milk out as quick as possible.
Hope it settles down for you soon
xx
He is a very nosey baby & and the bashing thing hasn't changed, he is on formula now - he bashes his bottle instead or scratches my chest!
Bedhead I am liking the idea of the feeding necklace as he will play with any jewellery I wear now so this might be a good idea to keep his attention.
Thanks again all xx
Actually, her latest is getting one of my hairs (after pulling out about 30 in the process) and that keeps her occupied for a good long feed - another option instead of a necklace maybe?
loui4 - how old is your lo?
He too pulls my hair if I forget to push it back out of the way and god forbid if I forget to trim his nails!!!!!!! I have the scars to prove it
I'm not sure it's wind as he seems to get it up fine once he sits up but I guess it's something I could try...anythings worth a try at the moment till he decides to cut it out!
Love the name Rubi-Mai by the way