Dear Linda, Has the mom with the eight month old on the nursing strike tried latching the baby on while she (mom) is standing up and maybe even walking? Also putting baby to the breast while baby is really sleepy, just before waking up or falling asleep. These two worked for me when my then 11 month old daughter decided to go on a nursing strike. Best of luck, Kris Rogers, RN, BSN, IBCLC Crystal Lake, IL