What is the correct way to feed your baby?

Many mothers of newborns are inexperienced and don’t know what to do when encountering some problems. Babies cannot speak yet and can only cry, sleep, etc. Some babies always eat intermittently and cry if they are not full. New mothers don’t know what to do. Babies cry because they are not full mostly because the mother’s feeding method is problematic. What is the correct way to feed a baby? What else should we pay attention to for newborns? Let’s talk about it in detail below.

When breastfeeding, you can place the foot on the feeding side on a small stool to raise your thigh. This will allow you to lift the baby's head effortlessly and allow him to easily get close to the mother's breast. Place the baby on your lap with the baby's head resting on the inside of the mother's arm and the back supported by the wrist. The mother holds up her breasts with her hands and squeezes out a few drops of old milk first. The mother uses the nipple to stimulate the skin around the baby's mouth, and when the baby opens his mouth, put the nipple and part of the areola into the baby's mouth. Allow baby to fully latch on to the nipple. Use your fingers to compress the breast so that it is easier to suck without putting pressure on the baby's nose. When the baby has almost finished sucking, the mother can gently pinch both sides of the cheeks with the thumb and middle finger. After feeding the baby, place the baby upright with the head resting on the mother's shoulder, and pat and stroke the back to expel swallowed air.

According to the new regulations of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund, the baby should be fed as soon as possible within 30 minutes after delivery, and the newborn should be placed in the same bed with the mother in order to feed on demand according to the principle of irregular feeding time and irregular amount, so that the baby can obtain the most precious colostrum. Although the mother may be physically and mentally tired and her breasts do not feel swollen, she must let the baby suck the breast as early as possible to avoid missing the best opportunity.

For the health of the baby, the mother should take good care of her breasts during pregnancy, massage them regularly and wear a loose bra. The correct breastfeeding method is very good for both the baby and the mother. It will reduce the pain of the mother during breastfeeding and make the baby suck more smoothly. Incorrect breastfeeding method may also cause suffocation of the baby.