Why does my baby always fall asleep after feeding?

If there is a problem when the baby is feeding, parents need to pay attention. Many babies fall asleep while feeding, and this happens frequently, which makes many parents worried. When the baby falls asleep while feeding, they don’t know whether he is full or not. Frequent falling asleep while feeding will lead to irregular feeding. So why do babies always fall asleep while feeding?

When the baby is feeding, the adult should sit comfortably and be prepared to be patient. Gently move the baby's earlobes or stroke his little feet while the baby is feeding to keep him semi-awake. Also, make good use of the time when he is very awake after taking a bath to feed him well. At this time, he can feed for a long time. Gradually, the baby's strength will increase, and things will get much better with sufficient breast milk. Most parents have to go through this stage, but it won't last too long. A friend recommended using a small wet wipe to wipe the baby's face...which can also keep him awake for a while. You can give it a try. There is also the breast pump mentioned above. If you feed your child with a bottle, the feeding speed will be fast, so you can use them alternately so that the child can sleep longer. However, using a bottle also has disadvantages and may affect direct breast milk.

If the baby falls asleep while feeding, it is easy for milk to enter the trachea and form bad sucking habits. If a teething baby sleeps with milk in his mouth, the food can easily ferment in the mouth, corrode the teeth and cause cavities. It is common for babies of a few months old to fall asleep after eating a few bites. At this time, the mother can gently pinch the baby's ears with her hands to let the baby continue eating until he is full. If the baby does not wake up even when disturbed, put him to sleep first, and then feed him when he wakes up and wants to be fed.

At the same time, the mother should understand the baby's sleeping pattern and not feed the baby when the baby wants to sleep. In addition, babies who have grown teeth can drink milk before going to bed, but they should rinse their mouths with some clean water after drinking milk to protect their little milk teeth. If your baby develops the habit of falling asleep while drinking milk, you as a mother must correct it, such as trying replacing milk with water.

To prevent the baby from falling asleep while breastfeeding, the mother can touch the baby's ears, feet or hands while the baby is breastfeeding. This can ensure the baby is awake and can ensure the baby's breastfeeding regularity. Therefore, you can rest assured that the baby is breastfeeding and can ensure the baby's regular schedule.