Breastfeeding a very distracted baby

[Countryside14]

My little girl is 5.5 months old and breastfed. Up until now it's been like my secret weapon. I've always been able to feel her to sleep, for comfort, if she's bored, anything! But for the last 2/3 weeks she's getting so distracted. Even if we're in a a quiet dark room alone she's still pulling I and off I look round and 'talk' to me.

I wondered if anyone else has had experience of this and does it pass? I really wanted to make one year ls feeding but I any see that happening now :(

ime this is a really annoying time for bf - used to drive me mad. with hindsight (she's 10.5m now) I think she fed v fast, I worried she hadn't had enough and offered again too early. how often are you feeding? once we started weaning, and stopped night feeds, it was much easier as we got into more of a routine and she's hungry/wanting it more.

6months on bf is really easy. less pressure as they can eat too, fast feeders, established supply etc. don't worry

I breastfed both my children for 1 year each.

Are you sure she's hungry? Don't offer her both breasts at each feed and see if that helps.

Have you tried a breastfeeding necklace?

I think all babies do this at this age. It is maddening though.

Ds is 7.5m. V distractable. Today I sat in a busy cafe with milk spraying everywhere as ds would take 1 suck then pull off looking around. My top was soaked. The people next to us sat in fear of being sprayed.
It passes!!!

Ditto all the pp. I think if you looked back (I'm not suggesting you do this!) I posted exactly the same thing about 2 months ago - and like the poster above, I ended up feeding mainly in a darkened bedroom and the little monkey would only quench his thirst (I think) when we were out and about.

He's 6 months now, and not a fabulous feeder, unless it's just us in bed. Even dad sitting quietly, the cat or a leaf at a window can distract him. But... He loves his food, and loves that he can eat in a high chair while looking around and grinning at passing strangers. So we feed in the morning and lunch then not till bedtime. Afternoons are for getting out and food rather than milk!

You'll find a solution that works for you- whether it's your baby growing out of it, you altering bf times, or using a bottle/cup.