do some babies just have a ridiculously strong 'suck'? I fed DS for over 2yrs, it was painful to start with but got better. DD is just 4wo but again it has been v painful. DH thinks her suck is stronger than that of DS (and he was strong)... could this be why? She's a chomper, really clamps down on the breast when she feeds. I've just resorted to buying an electric pump as there are some feeds I just can't contemplate latching her on - and I'm also now considering cranial osteotherapy (for her, not me - though come to think of it I'd probably benefit too...).
So - is it just that her suck is v strong? Does that ever happen? I have to add that her neck control is something else too - she holds her head upright, lunges towards my breast, won't let me guide her when latching on...