why does my baby get fussy at the breast
1 If the baby is fussy because of something in your breast milk, it is most likely protein from cowâs milk that passes into your milk. 2  Eliminating dairy or other allergenic foods like peanuts, wheat, eggs, or soy may help, but itâs hard to tell. When your fussy baby does latch on and settles down you get a rush of oxytocin, the âmotheringâ hormone that helps you relax as your milk lets down. 2  Suddenly life is good again. 3  Let her use you for a pacifier and nurse for comfort. 4  If nursing doesnât work, you or dad can let her suck your clean finger, pad side up.