Hi Star,

One of mine did this for a few months after she had her first cold at about
7 months and could only nurse lying face down on my chest/belly. I can't
remember when this changed -- it was a novelty rather than a problem. She
continued to nurse until she was somewhere between 3.5 and 4 years old.

Why would some moms have to wean?

Freyja May, LLLL, Fort Collins, CO

On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 11:01 PM, Star Siegfried <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear All,
> I'm resending this as i'm hoping someone can comment on this phenomenon:
>
> Throughout my work as an LC and running mom's support groups I have
> come across a subset of babies who begin refusing to nurse in sitting
> positions
> and will only nurse with mother lying down. It seems to happen between 3-5
> months and there
> is usually a hx of reflux, hyperlactation, allergies, teething or sensory
> issues.
> I was wondering what you all suggest for this situation. My approach
> has been to look first at primary causes and assist with these issues  but
> once the baby gets
> wired into this mode it can take a while if ever to reverse it. I suggest
> many
> different positional changes to " trick " the baby to rewire them.
>
> If anyone has more insight I would love to hear from you. As I say I
> have been observing this for years and wish there was more info on this
> phenomenon.
>
> From my experience some out grow this, some moms have to wean and a
> very dear friend of mine whose son did this for a long time was diagnosed
> with
> Autism.
>
> Suggestions, insight......
> Best,
> Star Siegfried RN,BA,IBCLC
> Arcata, CA
>
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