Please help =(

[MistletoeandJd]

My almost 1 year old won't bf. All of yesterday she was just latching having a tiny feed and I mean 1 minute then cries. I thought maybe just an off day but same again today.

Usually she's up to 3 meals and multiple snacks through the day and water from beaker, but has always had a bedtime feed, during the night morning and a couple of shorter bursts through the day.

I bf my other dd until 2 and she never 'went off breast' I have tried all the positions ect. There is definitely milk. I'm expressing which she is taking all of from a bottle. I'm thinking maybe bad teething ( she popped 8 teeth in 2 weeks last time) or ear infection? Anyone experienced similar and did baby just started feeding direct from breast again ? Worried lack of latch will dominish supply=(

Honestly it won't wreck your supply, it might dip but your supply will be very well established after a year.

How are you both getting on today?

It's understandable that you're concerned about your baby's sudden refusal to breastfeed. It's possible that teething or an ear infection could be causing discomfort and making it difficult for her to latch properly. It's also possible that she's going through a developmental phase where she's more interested in exploring her environment and less interested in breastfeeding.

It's good that you're expressing milk and she's taking it from a bottle, as this will help maintain your milk supply. You could try offering breastfeeds when she's sleepy or just waking up from a nap, as babies are often more willing to breastfeed when they're relaxed. You could also try offering breastfeeds in a quiet, calm environment with minimal distractions.

If you're still having difficulty getting her to breastfeed, it might be helpful to speak with a lactation consultant or your healthcare provider for additional support and guidance. They can help assess your baby's latch and offer tips for encouraging breastfeeding. Remember that every baby is different and it's okay if your breastfeeding journey looks different with each child.

Thank you both genuinely my oh is amazing with support for bf but doesn't really understand my worry over this as he thinks if he was hungry ect she would feed.

Supply seems to be okay so far even some engorment but expressing every couple of hours as I get less from expressing then an actual feed I would think

She's the same today but also off her food neither are really like her. We only really feed in the bedroom as it's usually wake ups night times and naps except from the quick afternoon ones. We even tried in the bath today as she's always loved skin to skin bf in the bath. I'm definitely thinking teeth could be a problem as can see the bulges but shes also hitting new milestones and wanting to show them off so her naps are also out of her norm so that could be at play. Our drop in is open tomorrow which has health visitors and lcs so going to take her down.