breaking a bad latch

[pgfairy]

My little 4 day old is having some latch issues (might need to try some nipple sheilds for a day or two so the poor things can recover, I am SO sore). Finally got some great help but when Jason gets a bit sleepy or startles he still drops my nipple forward and smooshes it flat with his tongue.

I really want to break the latch and start over when this happens, but he also does this thing where if I try to get a finger in to break his super strength suck he closes his gums and I have to get my pinky between them to break the suction. Can you say OUCH? Anyone got any tips to get him to go easy on me?

 

[BlingyGal]

Haha yup their suction is incredibly strong, isn't it? I'd continue to break his latch and reset him. You don't want him to develop a bad habit, it'll be too hard your nipples! My LO got lazy with her latch a few weeks ago and it was so annoying to have to constantly relatch her but it did correct the problem! We're back on track again.

 

[pgfairy]

thanks bingleygal I totally agree

When I try to do this by putting a finger in his mouth though he clamps down and hurts my already sore nipple. How do I get him to let go?

 

[BlingyGal]

Is your finger between his upper and lower plates? If it is, next rotate your finger slightly so it's slightly wider a opening and you should be able to slip it out. At first attempt, they try really hard not to let go! I wasn't getting my finger far enough in at first.

 

[pgfairy]

we will try this today! Thanks!