Snacking while teething?!

[JennVanessa1083]

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with their LO starting a snacking habit while in the throes of teething? My DS is 5.5 months old and started teething about a month ago. Things were fine in terms of feeds but the last few days he has been only wanting a little bit at a time like one breast at a time; day and night. Is this normal for a teething?

 Granted his teething symptoms have worsened and I do know nursing can bothersome but it also seems he wants to nurse for comfort as well. Any thoughts? I don't want to start a snacking habit but I also don't want to ignore his needs during this time of discomfort.

[becj86]

Yep, this happens with teething, for comfort and hunger - feeding can hurt and therefore he may need to feed more often for hunger but also for comfort. I'd just let it go while he teeth are cutting and it may resolve on its own once the teeth are through. It did for us but some people do have to consolidate feeds again.

[JennVanessa1083]

ok I don't mind at all, I just wanted to make sure this was normal for a teething baby and not me enabling snacking behavior. Thank you!