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Fist Sucking?
Children use sucking as a means of calming themselves. I wouldn't consider
it a nervous habit, just a typical reflex that many newborns have. -- M~Elizabeth To thine own self be true "Zucca4" wrote in message ... The one thing that really undermines my nursing confidence is my 8 week old's tendency to suck on his fist like a madman, even minutes after a nursing. I was under the assumption that this was a feeding cue especially when he would also open his little mouth and turn his head to the side, however he almost always opens his mouth when I tickle his cheek. He seems to ALWAYS be hungry... He is gaining weight and I desperatley want to believe my body is producing enough milk for him, however the fist sucking really gets to my heart I always think he's hungry and not getting enough. However when I put him to the breast again after a decent nursing period he'll only suckle for a minute or two and get lazy or fall asleep. Maybe ths is just a nervous habit? What do you guys think? Lisa |
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human pacifier- was fist sucking
"Sue" wrote in message ... "Sue" wrote That's why lots of people use pacifiers because they have a sucky baby and they don't want to be a human pacifier. Nina wrote in message I hate that term.IMO it signals a whole different mindset from mine. To think of yourself as a human pacifier, means you feel you are being in place of a pacifier. I think I like the term "dummy" just because it indicates,imo, the proper relationship. The pacifier is a dummy, a fake teat. THe pacifier is the substitute mom, not the mom a substitute pacifier. I was just using a term that I have heard used here often, sorry. I meant nothing by it. It wasn't something that I came up with on my own. I know, i should have stated that I wasnt speaking of you, but just that term in general. Sorry.! |
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human pacifier- was fist sucking
"Nina" wrote in message ... "Sue" wrote in message ... "Sue" wrote That's why lots of people use pacifiers because they have a sucky baby and they don't want to be a human pacifier. Nina wrote in message I hate that term.IMO it signals a whole different mindset from mine. To think of yourself as a human pacifier, means you feel you are being in place of a pacifier. I think I like the term "dummy" just because it indicates,imo, the proper relationship. The pacifier is a dummy, a fake teat. THe pacifier is the substitute mom, not the mom a substitute pacifier. I was just using a term that I have heard used here often, sorry. I meant nothing by it. It wasn't something that I came up with on my own. I know, i should have stated that I wasnt speaking of you, but just that term in general. Sorry.! I know what you mean. I live in New Zealand and we all call it a dummy here (well everyone I know anyway). Because as you say it's a "dummy" nipple. Judy |
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Fist Sucking?
if it's after nursing, it almost certainly isn't a sign of hunger (baby
would probably scream if that was the case), so it's probably a comfort thing, or exploring, learning that the fist belongs! all ds's pictures from the hospital have him with a fist in his mouth, he found it straight after birth, he doesn't do it much anymore. |
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Fist Sucking?
Anne Rogers was all, like:
if it's after nursing, it almost certainly isn't a sign of hunger (baby would probably scream if that was the case), so it's probably a comfort thing, or exploring, learning that the fist belongs! all ds's pictures from the hospital have him with a fist in his mouth, he found it straight after birth, he doesn't do it much anymore. Sprogly now tries to get both his fists into his mouth at the same time. -- z e l d a b e e @ p a n i x . c o m http://NewsReader.Com/ |
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human pacifier- was fist sucking
Nina wrote in message
I know, i should have stated that I wasnt speaking of you, but just that term in general. Sorry.! Ah. I'm not sure what else to call it since they are pacifiers, at least that is the technical name for them. Dummy is fine, but I sure don't want to say a human dummy. ;o) -- Sue (mom to three girls) I'm Just a Raggedy Ann in a Barbie Doll World... |
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Fist Sucking?
"HollyLewis" wrote
If you don't have much of a daily routine or schedule, you may want to develop one now. Since he's gaining well, there's no reason you can't give it a try. Pay attention to when he really eats hungrily for a few days, and when he falls asleep most easily, and build your schedule around that. The advantage is that if he seems uncomfortable, or does something you can't interpret, you'll have a much better idea of whether he's hungry, tired, or something else based on what time it is, and know what to try first. ....or you may find no schedule at all. I tracked DD's feeding and sleeping and we didn't have any sleeping schedule (other than bedtime, night feed and waking) until about four months and didn't have a feeding schedule until about nine months (when she, finally, started solids). Some babies will fall into a schedule more readily than others. DD was still eating as frequently as 1.5 hours at eight months and her napping schedule was erratic. In fact, her napping schedule is still somewhat erratic because it depends on how much she slept the night before. What I'm saying is, if he doesn't have an innate schedule, you could try putting him on one, but don't get stressed out if you don't have much of one for a long time. Eventually you'll have some semblance of a schedule so you can actually plan things. Even then, there's always at least one mom at each of my various groups who calls to say that they'll be late because baby is sleeping longer than expected. -- Melissa (in Los Angeles) Mum to Elizabeth 4/13/03 |
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Fist Sucking?
"zeldabee" wrote in message ...
Anne Rogers was all, like: if it's after nursing, it almost certainly isn't a sign of hunger (baby would probably scream if that was the case), so it's probably a comfort thing, or exploring, learning that the fist belongs! all ds's pictures from the hospital have him with a fist in his mouth, he found it straight after birth, he doesn't do it much anymore. Sprogly now tries to get both his fists into his mouth at the same time. -- z e l d a b e e @ p a n i x . c o m Kami tries to fit a fist in his mouth while nursing! -- Andrea mom of 5 - latest addition Kamron David 7 months still nursing strong with 4 teeth! A black crow stole my soul, and now I want it back. (For those with PPD). |
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