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> From: Dave/Paula/Laura Conning <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Bernadette Burns <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Abrasions from nursing toddler
> Date: March 28, 1997 8:02 AM
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> Hi Bernadette,

        You asked for tips on how to deal with a 14 month old who is abrading his
mother's nipples with his two top teeth. I just had someone in our
breastfeeding centre yesterday with month old biting baby, so was thinking
of all the good tips I've heard.
> They all center around the theme of making sure the baby understands when
> he hurts you.  I would think it would be the same for your situation.  It
> goes against many mothers kind, nurturing natures  to say "OW!!! THAT
HURT_
> DON'T DO THAT AGAIN!!" but if it saves the breastfeeding then it really
is
> the kindest thing you can do.  Thus, when this baby start to abrade the
> mother she should take him off, realign him so it's comfortable ( I think
> neck slightly extended, so chin is more into breast and nose more away),
> and resume nursing.  Repeat this pattern everytime he start to gnaw or
> abrade.  One mother I worked with actually put the baby down and left the
> room when he bit, and said this quickly cured him of the habit.
>       Hope this is some help, and I'm glad you introduced yourself.
>
>                                       Paula Conning, BScN, IBCLC
>                                       Orangeville, Ontario
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