Most paediatricians will tell you not to breastfeed your child right after a vaccination shot or at least for 30 minutes after taking the vaccination. This is a problem because the only way you can soothe a crying and irritable baby after a vaccination shot is by nursing the baby as suckling provides comfort and helps to keep the baby distracted from the pain. Here are eight ways to ease your baby s post-vaccination pains. I asked my paediatrician if it is necessary to not breastfeed the child after vaccination to which he replied that this is a common practice