Breast Feeding | When Baby Refuse to Breast Feed – Sometimes a baby may suddenly decide to refuse breast feeding. The baby will pull away from the breast, then toss his head from side to side. This can happen at anytime, so there really is no way to predict it happening.

First we need to find the reasons why baby refuse to breast feed. Refusal to feed from the breast could occur when the baby is in pain. Normally, this can be due to an ear infection, sore head from vacuum delivery, thrush in the baby’s mouth, or teething.

The other things that may contribute to baby refusal are the use of dummies, teats or nipple shields. Some babies actually find it difficult to feed from the breast and bottle as the sucking action is very different. Some become confused, therefore it’s always best to avoid using any type of teats or dummies.

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