11 Reasons Tots Might Take a Nursing Strike


Updated 03/18/11 9:08 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

What Causes a Nursing Strike

Who knew babies went on strike? Breastfed babes usually want nothing more than to snuggle up with mommy as they feed, but it's not uncommon for a frequent nurser to suddenly go on a nursing strike — when a baby refuses to breastfeed. The reasoning for the refusal is not always clear leaving a frustrated mama searching for the culprit. It is typically a quick phase that is over almost as quickly Read more

Lil Tip: A Nursing Strike Pointer


Updated 03/23/08 11:58 PM · Posted by babysugar · 13 comments

Lil Tip: A Nursing Strike Pointer

Three months into nursing, my daughter decided to go on a nursing strike. When the baby rejects the breast for anywhere between two days to three weeks, it's typically called a nursing strike. And, unfortunately, bottle-fed babies aren't immune to strikes. My lil one decided to go for a record breaker and tortured me for close to three weeks. It was a nightmare. She wouldn't take a bottle, sippy Read more