6 3/4 Months Teething & Not Nursing Well???

[koakitty]

My LO is almost 7 months old and she has not been nursing well. It started a few weeks ago, I could get her feedings in but they were a struggle and I'd have to give her a bottle of expressed milk at the end of the day at bed time to make sure she was getting enough to avoid a night waking. She did have a groth spurt at 6.5 months and woke up two nights in a row at different times to eat and she ate a lot! But now it seems she is cuttingher first tooth and she has cried a couple of times today while trying to nurse. I gave her some numbing gel to help her nurse and not feel the pain, but does anyone have any advice? How long should I expect this to last? My poor baby I can tell she's hungry but is so uncomfotable to suck, any advice would be helpful
Thanks,
 Sarah

[RachelC]

Hi Sarah,
I do hope your dd is feeling better.

Check out this link and see if it helps at all

http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/teething.html

It actually says "Avoid using Orajel/benzocaine (or other topical anesthetics) directly prior to breastfeeding, as it numbs baby's mouth and can make breastfeeding very difficult for baby."

HTH

[koakitty]

OOPSSS!!! Well it helped with her, but I was afraid that it wouldn't be the best solution!  Thank you for the link to the website, I have tried the frozen corner of a wash cloth, but not before nursing, and there are other helpful tips on that website, thank you so much!  I love this website all the moms are so helpful and makes me feel like I'm not alone going through all these wonderful milestones and developments.
Wish me luck on this latest challenge!

Aloha, Sarah

[RachelC]

Best of luck to you.  That's what we're all here for 

[Gippie]

HI there.

I had heard that it hurts to suck when they are teething.  CHeck out my DD's age below and now read this - she has ALL 8 TEETH - 4 top and 4 bottom.   She has cut THREE at once - the last three.   She DEFINITLY does not eat well when this is going on!   I have used Hylands Teething Tablets and LOVE them.  They are homeopathic and dissolve instantly.  Her pain seems to magically subside, she eats and wards off those "I normally don't cry - but my teeth hurt" cries.   

What about Tylenol and start the feed about 10 mins later so feed is comfortable.  I can't give tylenol after a feed - she always seems to barf it  up!!!

HTH
Stacey

advice, be patient it passes.    DD ate so little today - THREE DARN TEETH!!!!  I can see all three are through - ugh

[koakitty]

Thanks Stacey, I have heard about the Hylands teething tablets, but wasn't sure if LO was too young, she's now 7 months 1 week...I will definitley check them out though, thanls for the input 

Sarah