Breastfeeding is a wonderful experience for moms and a great way to bond with your child. Breast milk has all the nutrition your child needs. It’s a delight to breastfeed when the baby has soft gums. But what happens once the baby starts teething?
Many moms decide to stop breastfeeding once teeth start to surface (by the 6th month), fearing that it may interfere the feeding. However, most moms sail through the teething process marvellously.
If you are fretting about whether teething will affect breastfeeding, then the answer entirely depends upon your baby. Read on to understand.
When we talk aboutteething, each baby is different and each baby handles it in their own way. Teething usually is a very tough and discomfort causing process for the baby. Crankiness, swollen gums, pain, excessive drooling and constant sucking are some of the signs and symptoms of teething.
Moms also have to deal with unexpected biting while breastfeeding. But don’t worry – we have seen babies having a relatively smooth experience where they don’t face any difficulty while feeding. In fact, many babies find comfort when they are breastfed while teething.
Most babies will have their first set of teeth by the time they are 6 – 8 months old and the teething will continue until they hit 2 years. The symptoms are worse before the teeth starts to erupt, when they try to tear the baby’s gum and protrude.
Here Are Some Varying Symptoms of Teething You May Observe in Your Baby
Latching
Sore gums and emerging new teeth in front of the mouth may affect baby’s latch on your breast.
Biting
To deal with the discomfort, the baby will bite anything and everything he gets his fingers on. He may try to do the same with your breast.
Feeding Frequency
Breastfeeding is an effective way to soothe your unhappy baby struggling from teething. And we are sure you must have already found it.
Dribbling Baby
Babies in this phase dribbles a lot. Too much drooling may develop rashes around his mouth. Make sure your child’s skin is constantly dry and clean. Gently wash or wipe his mouth with a soft wash cloth to avoid skin rashes.
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