how do i get 15w ds to stop clamping and pushing?

[caeleth]

Just that really. Recentlyhe's started doing it a lot. He'll clamp down and push at the boob with his hand a the same time, usually forcing the nipple out (ouch!). He'll want straight back on so it's not like he's done, and it's not during letdowns so not too fast a flow...

Any way i can get him to stop doing it?

[OstrichSized]

I know what you mean. It's like they are teenagers with a bit of chewing gum, just how stretchy is a nipple?

It's a phase, I think. My dd has moved on to digging her nails into my boob and has to grab the nipple and give it a twiddle before nursing.

I put my finger in her hand to distract her from pulling away. And if I get annoyed enough, I cover up and try to nurse her after a few minutes of messing with something else.

[caeleth]

Seems like the exact same thing yes...gah, i was hoping it wasn't a phase :p

Been trying the holding his hand as well, but he's a wriggly little thing and could really use my hand steadying him instead.

Hebetter not still be doing this when he gets teeth.

[pinkypig]

I'm going through the same thing! Strange how they do similar odd things isn't it. Mine is 18.5 weeks and has been doing this for a week. I do what Ostrich says and put my finger in her hand to raise her hand up and away from my breast. I have to do this multiple times during the feed!

[StarlightMcKenzie]

Get a muslin. fold it in half diagnally, put it over baby's shoulders like a shawl, then bring it down over their arms and tuck it behind their back before puting to breast.

[caeleth]

Ooh thanks, will try that!

Some feeds are worse than other definitely. Makes me appreciate the lovely calm and efficient night feeds ;)

[feekerry]

My dd used to do this at the same age then she cut her first tooth 2 weeks later at 17 weeks so maybe one is on the way! It did stop once tooth was thru and she's never bitten me.

[caeleth]

Eek, teeth. That's a whole new level of scary bf-ing.

[Ecgwynn]

My DS did this a few weeks ago, at about the same age. He's stopped now for some unknown reason. I tried holding his hand. Also call him a naughty baby and kiss his hand (to stop you from getting angry)!

[Softlysoftly]

I was just thinking of posting this before I saw your thread! DD is nearly 17wks and constantly pawing and clawing at my boob like kneading dough and yanking it out of her mouth. I can hold her hand but like to steady her MN with my free hand. I've tried giving her a cloth to hold which works a bit.

So annoying!

[caeleth]

Loojs like we're heading for teeth, he's now frantically biting on everythng (thankfully no worse on boob atleast) and rubbing his cheek.