Patient's question:
My newborn baby has only been with me for a few weeks, and he keeps biting my wife's nipple while nursing. Is this a natural neurological deficiency, or is he just struggling to adapt to the environment of changing diapers and biting his nipple as a result? Since birth, he has been biting his nipple. Previous treatment and effectiveness:I sincerely hope to receive honest responses from the experts. Thank you!!
The kind of assistance I am seeking: I hope the experts can provide an honest response. Thank you!!
Doctor's answer:
Usually, when a child is sucking correctly, the lower lip will turn outward, which is the right way. Also, don't let the child tilt their head; instead, let it lean slightly backward to make nursing smoother. If the child just won't open their mouth wide, gently use the nipple to coax their lower lip until they open their mouth wide and quickly insert it. If the latch is not correct, use your finger to press between their lips or gently press on their lower jaw, or hold them close with your breast pressed against their nose to force the baby to open their mouth, and then re-latch.Advice: There is one possibility— if the baby always makes a sucking sound while nursing, it might be that there is a tight connection somewhere in the tongue. You should frequently use your finger to press down on her tongue.