Why does a child cry when breastfeeding?

Why the baby cries during feeding

There are many reasons why a baby may be fussy at the breast or while feeding from a bottle.If a baby cries while feeding, it may be because he doesn't have enough milk or he's unwellPhoto: Getty Babies do this when:

they do not have enough mother's milk - it is checked with the help of a test for wet diapers and a weekly weighing of the child;
milk at mother too much, therefore the stream flows too strongly therefore the kid starts to choke;
they dislike the taste of produced breast milk - this is possible if the mother ate garlic or spicy food;
they swallow air together with milk, in the intestine gases are formed, which cause unpleasant sensations;
they have a stomach ache - in the first months of life, children often suffer from colic because of the immaturity of the digestive system.

Both breastfed and formula-fed babies may become restless during feeding if:

they are worried about the ear or headache;
in the mouth there is inflammation, for example, from thrush;
they have a stuffy nose, teeth break through.

Even excessively dry and warm air in the room can cause increased anxiety in the baby. It becomes painful for him to suck, as a result he shows by screaming and crying that he is uncomfortable.

How to help if breastfeeding baby crying

Once the reasons for the baby's anxiety during feeding have been determined, it is imperative to take measures to eliminate his physical and psychological discomfort. To do this, the mother must:

more often to carry the baby in his arms, providing the maximum contact "skin to skin."
to eat properly - it is better to exclude from the diet products that can lead to a change in the taste of milk, customary for the baby;
to feed the child on demand, even if he will ask for breast after 1 hour;
after feeding, place the child vertically and keep it for several minutes so that the air that has gotten with the food is released, and the gut does not accumulate in the intestine;
give the child a little dill water to rid him of colic.

But if it was not possible to find out why the childcries during feeding, you should definitely see a doctor. He will help determine the cause of the baby's anxiety and give the necessary recommendations. The baby can cry during feeding if he has little milk, when there is too much milk and the baby is uncomfortable sucking it, there are some painful manifestations. The mother needs to carefully observe the child to understand the true reason for his anxiety during feeding. Read also: