Guest guest Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 My son Ellis just got his DOCband yesterday and has been adjusting well so far. One thing I noticed though is that when I nurse him, he gets red marks from his band where it's resting against my arm. The redness doesn't arise otherwise, so i'm assuming it because of pressure being put on these spots while nursing. I'm curious as to whether others have experienced this and how you handled it? My MIL was suggesting i remove his helmet while i nurse, but this could easily surpass the 1 hour break he's supposed to get each day. Will this pass as he gets adjusted to his band? Many thanks. Ophelia (Ellis 5 mo today and day 2 in his DOCband) NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 If the red marks subside quickly afterward, then I wouldn't worry about it. They're probably just from putting pressure on it. If you're not sure, then call CT, but I wouldn't take the helmet off to nurse or you'll be out of it too much. Breastfeeding and DOCband My son Ellis just got his DOCband yesterday and has been adjusting well so far. One thing I noticed though is that when I nurse him, he gets red marks from his band where it's resting against my arm. The redness doesn't arise otherwise, so i'm assuming it because of pressure being put on these spots while nursing. I'm curious as to whether others have experienced this and how you handled it? My MIL was suggesting i remove his helmet while i nurse, but this could easily surpass the 1 hour break he's supposed to get each day. Will this pass as he gets adjusted to his band?Many thanks.Ophelia (Ellis 5 mo today and day 2 in his DOCband)NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hi Ophelia, Do you have a boppy pillow for nursing? I found that it helped a lot because it was softer than my arm. Luke, 9.3 months, 4 days DOCband NYC > > My son Ellis just got his DOCband yesterday and has been adjusting well so far. One thing I noticed though is that when I nurse him, he gets red marks from his band where it's resting against my arm. The redness doesn't arise otherwise, so i'm assuming it because of pressure being put on these spots while nursing. I'm curious as to whether others have experienced this and how you handled it? My MIL was suggesting i remove his helmet while i nurse, but this could easily surpass the 1 hour break he's supposed to get each day. Will this pass as he gets adjusted to his band? > > Many thanks. > Ophelia (Ellis 5 mo today and day 2 in his DOCband) > NYC > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 That happened for us, too, but it didn't seem to bother her much, so I leave the helmet on for nursing. I do use a boppy at home because it's more comfortable for both of us that way. > > > > My son Ellis just got his DOCband yesterday and has been adjusting well so far. One thing I noticed though is that when I nurse him, he gets red marks from his band where it's resting against my arm. The redness doesn't arise otherwise, so i'm assuming it because of pressure being put on these spots while nursing. I'm curious as to whether others have experienced this and how you handled it? My MIL was suggesting i remove his helmet while i nurse, but this could easily surpass the 1 hour break he's supposed to get each day. Will this pass as he gets adjusted to his band? > > > > Many thanks. > > Ophelia (Ellis 5 mo today and day 2 in his DOCband) > > NYC > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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