A:Biting is common when babies start to teethe,but isn't an indication that he's ready to wean.Before you make a decision to stop feeding,attempt to discourage his biting first.Although it's difficult,try and avoid a loud scream if he bites as this kind of reaction may either re-enforce the behaviour or scare your baby and put him off feeding.
Instead,quickly remove your baby from the breast,by popping your finger between the breast and his gum.Say a firm 'no' and put him down for a minute.Then latch him on and repeat if he bites again,but leave him off for an extra minute this time.Once babies learn that biting means no feeding,they quickly stop.Biting happens at the end of the feed,so stopping a little early will help.Alternatively,pull your baby in close if you think he'll bite,as this force him to take a breath and come off the breast.Whatever you do,never tap or hit your baby,as he really doesn't want to hurt you.
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