Not many people are aware that breastfeeding a newborn can be quite a challenging task. That is why we are featuring here some tips to keep in mind during your first few baby feeding sessions:
- Although most parents tend to make their baby feed on a specific time, it is better to feed him or her only when the little one shows sign of hunger. Usually, this would be about every two to three hours. This would get lesser and lesser as your baby grows old so you need not fret about it too much.
- In line with the above, you have to learn to read your baby’s cues. Fuzziness and lip movements (sucking motion) could signal hunger while refusal to latch on to your nipple can be a sign that your little one is already full.
- Make sure that your baby has the chance to burp. If he or she is having a hard time doing so, you can assist our little one by massaging his abdomen. Burping allows him to release any gas that he might have ingested during breastfeeding.
- Treat feeding time as your chance to get close to your little one. Since
each session may last for a few minutes, make sure that you secure a good place and a good position. - When your little one is already 5 to 6 months of age, you might want to start him or her on solid food. Start with soft solids such as ashed vegetables, rice, and yogurt mixed with fruits.
If you find yourself needing to breastfeed your little one in public, you might want to try Simply Unique Baby Gifts’ complete line of baby blankets and towels to provide you some privacy.
