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Offline Jenny_Jen

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Re: night feeds affecting 4hr easy
« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2006, 11:46:57 am »
Yesterday was totally unsuccessful at feeding.  I did extend his A time & he did nap but he only had 1 full bottle (7 oz) & 2 half bottles (3-4 oz each).  He just kept pulling off the bottle & crying, I am wondering if he's teething & his gums are hurting, I tried different nipples & different bottles & nothing worked.  I gave him tylenol but it didn't help either.  He woke at 4:30 this morning & DH tried feeding him but still he only took 4 oz & went back to sleep.

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Re: night feeds affecting 4hr easy
« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2006, 18:50:59 pm »
That definitely sounds like teething.

The sucking motion can really hurt their gums.  Have you tried rubbing teething gel on his gums a few mintue before a feed?  This can help cool and ease the pain on the gums.

When my DS started teething, he went through phases where he refused a bottle point blank - I think we went for 5 days without him taking a bottle.  As soon as the tooth popped through, he started taking his bottles again.

Teething can also affect their sleep.

Hugs, I know it is hard, but things will improve.

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Re: night feeds affecting 4hr easy
« Reply #17 on: September 30, 2006, 15:27:40 pm »
No I haven't tried that, maybe I'll give him some gel right before his feed to see if he will feed better.  He has been eating again but last night before bed he got all upset during his feed & kept pulling off & then just refused it & started crying.  I gave him tylenol again & cuddled with him on the couch & he finally went to sleep.

He is hungry though, last night he ate all his solids at dinner & this morning he ate all his oatmeal so it seems to have something to do with the bottle right now.

Why can't they come with a manual or at least speak!!!!!!  ::)   :D
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Re: night feeds affecting 4hr easy
« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2006, 20:28:00 pm »
Hugs, I know it is hard.

My DS is teething again - His molars are coming through  :-\  Poor boy has refused most of his food today.  It is so hard to know what is really bothering them.

I agree on the manual  ;D

Let us know how you get on with the teething gel.

Paula x
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