What to do if the baby does not suck milk vigorously

If the baby does not suck milk hard, parents should understand what is causing the problem? There are many reasons why babies do not suck milk hard, such as the baby has not formed a good sucking habit, or the baby's body lacks trace elements, which may lead to such a phenomenon. As a parent, you should gradually let your child learn to suck milk hard, which is very important for the child's growth and development.

What to do if the baby does not suck milk vigorously

Every baby has a different personality, and babies with different personalities will behave differently when breastfeeding. There are many factors that can affect a baby's ability to concentrate on breastfeeding, so mothers should observe carefully to understand what type of baby he is, and then combine the advice of experts to help the baby develop a good habit of concentrating on breastfeeding.

1. The type that loves to move and be distracted

If the baby is always moving around, it means that the baby's motor nerves are relatively developed. Therefore, the baby will always try to do various movements when drinking milk, with the nipple in his mouth but the body is always moving. In this situation, you can use both hands to fix the baby, limit the baby's movements, and allow the baby to concentrate on feeding. Some babies will fall asleep while feeding, and they will never feel full. Even if the baby is full, feeding takes a long time, the mother is very tired, but the child is always disobedient. When the baby is older, he is easily influenced by the outside world. The occurrence of this situation at this time is related to the baby's vision development. When the baby is older, he can already see things in the house and can easily distract himself. The mother can choose to play some music or breastfeed in a quieter environment such as the bedroom.

2. Eat while playing

If the baby plays while drinking milk, it means that the baby's appetite is not very good. When facing the mother's breast, he always looks uninterested and his movements are very slow when sucking milk. Sucking for a while and playing for a while, but strangely, the baby is interested in anything other than the breast. Play with mom's hair and move your little feet. Sometimes the baby acts as if he is about to finish eating, but turns his head for a moment and then turns back to feed. If the mother has nothing to do, she can also regard breastfeeding as a kind of enjoyment. If the mother is very tired every time she breastfeeds, she can feed the baby according to the schedule, generally once every 3-4 hours, and each time for about 15 minutes. Long-term training will help the baby develop a good habit of concentrating on breastfeeding.

3. Train your baby to breastfeed

Mothers all hope that breastfeeding can go smoothly, that the baby can hold the nipple tightly, suck vigorously and attentively, and that the entire breastfeeding process can be completed in 10 to 20 minutes. Because babies have different personalities, many babies’ feeding methods cannot satisfy their mothers. In fact, mothers can train their babies: the first step is to feed the baby only when the baby is hungry, and not to feed the baby when the baby is not hungry; the second step is to grasp the interval between each feeding, feeding once every 3-4 hours; the third step is to feed the baby for about 15 minutes each time. After a period of training, you will find that your baby's breastfeeding process is very worry-free.