Help..help..help

GabbyGabby
edited April 2011 in Breastfeeding
My boy was born monday night..i had been breastfeeding but as of lastnight I just couldnt take the pain and switched him to formula..my niples were super sore and scabby..i dont know if its because he wasnt lached on right..now I feel bad because he doesnt realy seem to like the formula..i was planning on breastfeeding for atleast a year..wut should I do..any advise?????

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  • GabbyGabby
    Its my second boy by the way..my other one will turn 4 in june..;)
  • hurstk28hurstk28
    They have an ointment in the baby section of Walmart that helps with the pain and sore nipples. Also if you want him to have breastmilk you could always try a breastpump.
  • mommyfor3mommyfor3
    I got a nipple shield at the hospital when I had my first baby and it really helps! It is plastic and covers your whole nipple to protect it. Also you can use lanolin ointment to help out with soreness. Just know the first week is the hardest... you will both get the hang of it if you can stick it out!!! good luck
  • lae3lae3
    i would say go get some lansonal aply it before and after each feeding.. not right before but before.. watch some instructional videos on line to make sure you have the latch right.. if you want to do it you have to bare through the pain.. it will go away soon.. i promise.. good luck girl..and really the lansonal really helps.. and the dr. says its safe if they nurse after and application
  • lae3lae3
    lanolin thats what its called .. i dont know why i always get it wrong.. sorry
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