Distracted bub

For the last few months my DD has been getting more and more distracted while feeding. She insists on coming off the boob and having a good look around and pushing herself up etc while feeding, pulling my hair etc - very frustrating! Often I feed her in a darkened room, but this isn't always possible.

A couple of days ago I gave her a small toy to hold and it's kept her hands and mind occupied really well.

Anyone else got any good tips for feeding a nosy little one?

ETA most of the post - perfect timing, she threw her head back and it hit the post button before I was ready!

strategically placed picture books!

With a nosy big one I lie on the couch and he lies beside me in such a way that he can watch "night garden" and feed...

Keep your cat WELL away from your baby.

My cat used to always sit on my lap when I was breastfeeding, as baby got older she'd go to great lengths to get the fun furry thing that was just out of reach. Cat was a slow learner :)

Sitting so they can watch telly without turning around and yanking your nipples off is a good one though.

Love the tv idea... Maybe I will have to trade in the opportunity to check my emails etc and start playing the baby Einstein app I downloaded on my iPhone the other day! I am definitely going to keep that in mind when I fly to Europe in a couple of weeks :)

SIL is having the same problem at the moment with her DS, who is about 10 weeks old. She ends up having to feed him so he can se the TV and he watches episodes of Playschool :lol:

my DS wont feed unless we are locked up in his bedroom (or leaning against the car!!) as DD tries playing with him. But i have to hold his hand as he pinches my neck, pulls hair etc.
However, I was chatting to a bf councillor (1300 mum 2 mum) and she told me she gave her son a little toy car and he would run it our her chest to keep him occupied.
Good luck!! ;)

DS was like this between 4-11 months. At first darkened rooms helped, but later it was just pot luck whether he would feed ok or not.
Try to relax, let her come to you rather than trying to feed her. You might find she's more receptive when she's sleepy, or has just woken up.
I pretty much gave up trying to bf DS when we weren't at home unless he was reeady for a sleep - that's the only time he might feed ok.
All the best~~

The quiet, darkened room works for many mums. A breastfeeding necklace can be a big help too. This keeps the baby focussed on you long enough to feed!

It can be a difficult time. I hope it settles soon :hug:

Thanks everyone. I love the idea of the necklace... where can you get them from?