Megadodo
10-19-2007, 05:10 PM
Posted by yvette (Member # 37) on October 23, 2003 08:08 PM October 23, 2003 08:08 PM :
Tips On......Waking A Sleepy Newborn
The following tips on waking baby have been compiled from several members’ suggestions.
If your full-term newborn is sleeping longer than 5 hours, it is recommended that you wake him/her to nurse. Doing so will help ensure an adequate milk supply and nourishment for Baby.
Undress Baby down to diaper. Skin-to-skin contact may encourage Baby to nurse. (This works well in cool temperatures.)
One of our moms found nursing outside (warm spring weather) with Baby naked (covered with light blanket) worked well. Doing so kept Baby awake long enough to eat. She did this every 2 hours for several weeks.
Change Baby's diaper.
Talk to Baby.
Rub Baby's back, base of spine, arms, legs, bottom of feet or head.
Lightly tickle Baby under chin.
Pat Baby's forehead, hands or feet with a cool (not cold) cloth. (One mom found placing a cool cloth on Baby's head worked well.)
Play with Baby's ear.
Move Baby's arms and legs around.
Wiggle Baby's toes.
Blow gently on Baby's face.
From lying position, raise Baby into a seated position, repeat.
Breast Compression helps keep milk flowing and baby "interested" in nursing. To learn when and how to use this technique, click here (http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/15.html).
One of our moms found nursing baby in the shower kept Baby awake.
Links You may find additional information on these links.
I have a very sleepy baby, help! (http://www.breastfeeding.com/helpme/helpme_asklc_ans75.html)
New tips always welcome!
<small>[ May 20, 2005, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: Crystal ]</small>
Tips On......Waking A Sleepy Newborn
The following tips on waking baby have been compiled from several members’ suggestions.
If your full-term newborn is sleeping longer than 5 hours, it is recommended that you wake him/her to nurse. Doing so will help ensure an adequate milk supply and nourishment for Baby.
Undress Baby down to diaper. Skin-to-skin contact may encourage Baby to nurse. (This works well in cool temperatures.)
One of our moms found nursing outside (warm spring weather) with Baby naked (covered with light blanket) worked well. Doing so kept Baby awake long enough to eat. She did this every 2 hours for several weeks.
Change Baby's diaper.
Talk to Baby.
Rub Baby's back, base of spine, arms, legs, bottom of feet or head.
Lightly tickle Baby under chin.
Pat Baby's forehead, hands or feet with a cool (not cold) cloth. (One mom found placing a cool cloth on Baby's head worked well.)
Play with Baby's ear.
Move Baby's arms and legs around.
Wiggle Baby's toes.
Blow gently on Baby's face.
From lying position, raise Baby into a seated position, repeat.
Breast Compression helps keep milk flowing and baby "interested" in nursing. To learn when and how to use this technique, click here (http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/15.html).
One of our moms found nursing baby in the shower kept Baby awake.
Links You may find additional information on these links.
I have a very sleepy baby, help! (http://www.breastfeeding.com/helpme/helpme_asklc_ans75.html)
New tips always welcome!
<small>[ May 20, 2005, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: Crystal ]</small>