Newborn feeding tips

Newborn babies are fragile and need careful care from their parents. They also need to be fed in the correct way. If the feeding method is incorrect, the baby may choke and affect the baby's health. First of all, parents should hold the baby in the correct posture. Be careful to support the baby and not drop the baby. The way of holding the baby will also affect the baby's feeding speed. Don't let the baby eat too fast, which is not conducive to the baby's digestion and absorption.

1. Parents should master the correct way to feed their babies. When the baby is feeding, the baby's head should be raised. This can effectively prevent air from entering the baby's body, effectively preventing the baby from bloating and spitting up milk. After feeding, the baby's back should be gently patted to avoid putting the baby down immediately after feeding.

2. Parents should pay attention to the baby's feeding speed and avoid letting the baby feed too fast. Otherwise, the baby may choke, which will affect the baby's normal breathing and even cause serious consequences. Try to control the baby's feeding speed and do not wait until the baby is very hungry to feed the baby, as this will easily cause choking.

3. After the baby feeds, the mother can take the baby to exercise appropriately, which can promote the baby's gastrointestinal digestion and motility, and can effectively prevent the baby from choking and bloating. If the baby is breastfeeding, the mother should pay attention to the cleanliness of the nipple and areola. The baby who is fed with milk powder should pay attention to the cleaning and disinfection of the bottle and water cup.

4. How to correctly burp the baby to prevent spitting up milk? After the baby finishes feeding, it is best for the mother to hold the baby upright and gently pat the baby's back to prevent spitting up milk. Also, be careful not to feed the baby when he is very hungry. Parents must master the correct way to feed the baby, and the baby should not lie down immediately after feeding.

What is the correct posture for mothers when breastfeeding?

1. Cradle hold method

Support your baby's head with the inside of your elbow, keeping his or her belly pressed against your body, and your breast with your other hand. Because only a small portion of the breast is exposed, breastfeeding will be more effective if you lift it out. Advantages: Usually the easiest position to learn; the position most used by most parents.

2. Cross cradle hold

Breakdown: Same position as the cradle method, but this time use the opposite arm so that you can support your baby's head with your hand and the body with your forearm. This gives you more control over the direction of your baby's head. Advantages: Using the hands to support the back of the neck provides better control of the baby's head than using the forearms; especially effective when used to breastfeed premature babies or babies who have difficulty latching on.