Breastfeeding question?

If he hasn't done the 3 week growth spurt before now, that is likely what you have going on.

Have you had soreness before now? It is not typical for him to start latching poorly unless he has been getting an artificial nipple (like a binkie or a bottle). Either of those CAN cause poor latching to start as they require a very different latch on.

You can get a Moby wrap & there are ways to tie to nurse hands free to make it easier to tend to your toddler. I used that a lot. It wraps in such a way to support the head & neck, so it helps maintain latch, even if you are walking & moving.

pay attention to his latch too if you see him backing down the nipple & remove him immediately when it occurs & get him relatched. This early stuff is brief. It doesn't FEEL like that right now, I know, but it is. Within a month, you both will be pros at this. And once you get to that point, there is NO easier way to feed a baby...it travels, no need to refrigerate, or prepare. It is something you *can* do handsfree - but I've never seen a way to handsfree feed a bottle so far.

Gather up a bunch of snacks & drinks in a bin or basket near your "nursing station" and put things in there for your 2 yr old too - things you two can do together during marathon nursing sessions...whatever your child likes - puzzles, coloring crayons, books to read, cars, dolls, whatever. I used to act all excited & tell my son (who was just short of 3) that it was time for us to spend together again while baby eats & act like baby "checked out" so we could spend some face time together. It seemed to work to make him feel like it was a special time for him too. We had snacks & games & stories. When he played on the floor while I nursed (during marathon growth spurts) I'd just say stuff like "I see that tower you are building. that is pretty tall"...just to let him know I was engaged. And if the baby made NAY noise I'd say "Did you hear that? Baby brother just said he thinks you are the coolest big brother anyone has ever had!"..or "He said he can't wait until he is big like you & can do all the cool thing you can do".

The only way to correct poor latching is to try & retry & stay on it & avoid artificial nipples. I know it is tempting right now to want a break & reach for a paci - but do not do it UNLESS it is the only thing keeping you from weaning. I get it that sometimes you hit a wall of "what you can do" and a paci *might* give you a cool down period to be able to gather yourself & try again - but if you *can* avoid it, do. You will resolve the issues faster without it. You can offer it later if you want (and he may take it) AFTER you get his latch situation sorted out.

And NEVER hesitate to contact your local La Leche League for FREE help. You can call 24/7 to their helpline at 1/877/4/la/leche OR you can go here to find your local group/leader: http://www.llli.org/webus.html

My baby boy is currently 5 months, about to be 6 months and im only breastfeeding. When he was about that same age he would eat 5 minutes here then 15 min there. Its normal. When you get blocked milk ducts just massage your breast and latch the baby on so it could reduce the amount or just simply pump and store your milk. Hope i helped in any way :)

I have had mastitis twice and two clogged ducts. The best thing I did for myself was massage my breast, then pump any leftover milk immediately after a feeding. I can feel where my ducts are now and make sure I put pressure on them and then try to pump more. The comfort nursing thing is rough, my daughter was on the breast for 8 weeks. I would suggest a swing or a bouncer?

Hey you are a busy Momma ! Comfort nursing is pure cow manure ......he either latches properly and eats heartily - or he is nowhere near the breast .....your nipple is not a toy for when he is bored- he can use his fist, thumb, corner of the blanket ......don;t let him do this - he;ll learn to comfort himself with something else in two days ...... Between feedings you can use a carry pouch - front or back- and give him the comfort of your movement and heartbeat and body heat ......but NOT your nipple.

At four weeks - he cannot 'refuse' (a pacifier) .......he isn;t at the point of knowing that there is a yes and no ......he just does what is handy and what feels good. Don;t put the nipple near him and he will find something else. Your peace of mind and mental health - and a fair deal for your two-yearold depends on this.

Hunn babys eat alot when there lil may be yr not producing enogh milk try pumping and feed hem in a bottle so u can see good luck

Don't do "comfort nursing". If he's hungry, feed him, but if you just fed him and you know he's not legitimately hungry, just give him a pacifier. If he won't take it, let him deal with it on his own. It's not worth it if he's hurting your nipples.

maybe you should get one of those sucking machines and put it in a bottle and feed it to him from that