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5mo refusing breast in the daytime

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Firsttimequestionssurrey · 28/02/2023 12:14

My 5mo is breast fed, with some formula bottles (about 350ml total per day). Has always loved the boob!
the last few days, she has been refusing boob in the day, to the point she will cry. I thought it was a distraction thing as she turns her head to watch tv etc, so moved into a quiet room, even sat on the stairs, but no joy.
I do also think she’s teething, so not sure if this would play a factor.
she’s happily been taking breast through the night and when we are in bed in the morning, but as soon as we’re up she’s not interested.
I really wanted to continue breastfeeding as long as possible, so I’m a bit upset that this could already be the end?! (Silly I know!!)
has anybody ever had similar?

OP posts:
Scramble1805 · 28/02/2023 12:45

Not experienced it at that age, but when my son was older just using a quiet corner of the house helped us.
Would it be possible to set up the tv so she can watch it while feeding, like on your phone? Not ideal I know.
Or I think you can get nursing necklaces that are supposed to keep their attention.

PritiPatelsMaker · 05/03/2023 11:51

How are things going now @Firsttimequestionssurrey? Have you tried some pain relief if you think it might be teething?

TolkienLover · 15/04/2023 17:25

How are things now OP? Was it teething?

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