Baby lying down to eat without feeding

The main reason why babies eat while lying down instead of being held is because of the usual feeding posture. If babies are often allowed to feed while lying down, they will get used to this feeding posture. Breastfeeding while lying down is not good for the baby's recuperation. It is best to hold the baby while breastfeeding. As a mother, don't be lazy in this regard. The best posture is to feed the baby while sitting. Breastfeeding while lying down can easily cause choking and is not good for the baby's digestion.

1. The best posture is to feed your baby while sitting.

(1) The mother can sit on a chair with a backrest and prepare a small stool. When feeding your baby, if the baby sucks the left breast, put your left leg on the stool, and vice versa. This makes it easier to lift the baby's head and make it easier for the baby to drink milk.

(2) You can hold the baby up and let him lean on the mother's thighs, while letting the baby rest on the mother's arms, and then use the strength of the wrist to support the baby's back.

(3) The mother can use her other hand to support one of her breasts and squeeze out a few drops of remaining milk. Then test the baby with the nipple and let the baby open his mouth by himself. If the child has opened his mouth, the mother should put the nipple close to the child's mouth and make sure the child sucks the entire nipple.

(4) Mothers can also gently massage their breasts, which will make it easier for the baby to drink milk and will not press on the baby’s nose.

2. What to do after feeding

When the baby is almost full, the mother can pinch the baby's face lightly with her thumb and middle finger. When the child stops drinking milk, let the child stand up straight and then lean the baby's head on the mother's shoulder. The mother can gently stroke the child's back and pat it gently a few times to help the baby expel excess air.

3. Issues that need attention

If the baby is less than three months old, it is best for the mother not to breastfeed the baby while lying down. Because the baby's head and neck have no strength at this time, if the mother accidentally falls asleep, the baby's nose and mouth will be pressed by the breast, but the baby cannot break free by himself, and suffocation may occur. When the baby is four months old, he can break free from squeezing or push away the mother's breast with his hands, or make his own movements to wake the mother.

The time for each feeding should be controlled at about 20 minutes, and it is not recommended to exceed half an hour. In addition, letting children sleep with their mother's nipple in their mouth is unhealthy and should not be adopted.