KISSBOBO Stay Calm and Immediately Stop Feeding When your baby bites, try to stay calm and avoid shouting, as this might scare your baby and create a negative association with breastfeeding. You can gently insert your finger at the corner of your baby's mouth to release the latch and then pause the feeding. Watch for Feeding Cues Pay attention to your baby’s behavior before biting. Many babies become distracted or playful before biting. If you notice these signals, you can remove the breast before being bitten. Offer Gentle Guidance and Correction When your baby bites, use a firm but gentle tone to say something like "No biting" or "That hurts," helping your baby understand that biting is not acceptable behavior. Ensure the Baby is Hungry When Feeding Babies tend to focus more on sucking milk when they are genuinely hungry, rather than playing or biting. Make sure to nurse when your baby is hungry to reduce the chances of distraction or biting. Offer Teething Toys or a Teether If your baby is teething and their gums are uncomfortable, they may bite to relieve the discomfort. Offering a teether or toy before nursing can provide an alternative for soothing sore gums. Adjust Nursing Positions Try different breastfeeding positions to help your baby get a better latch, reducing the likelihood of biting. A proper latch ensures your baby is focused on sucking rather than biting. Pause Nursing as a Correction Method If your baby bites repeatedly, you can consider temporarily stopping the feeding session and resuming after a few minutes. This can help your baby gradually understand that biting leads to a break in breastfeeding.
