What should I do if my baby bites me while I'm breastfeeding?

If your baby starts to clamp down, you can put your finger in his or her mouth and take him or her off of your breast with a firm, "No." Try not to yell as it may scare the baby. If your baby continues to bite you, you can try a few things:

Stop the feeding immediately so the baby is not tempted to get another reaction from you. Don't laugh. This is part of your baby learning limits. Offer a teething toy or a snack or drink from a cup instead. Put your baby down for a moment to show that biting brings a negative consequence. You can then pick him up again to give comfort.

This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.