How can I keep my newborn awake while breastfeeding?
In addition to the tickling and undressing, you can try these things as well: SLEEPY BABIES (from www.kellymom.com) If your baby is sleepy here are some suggestions to help keep the baby awake and interested: • make sure your free hand is supporting your breast so the weight of the breast isn’t on the baby’s chin • switch breasts as soon as the baby begins to lose interest in active nursing, this *may* need to be done every 30 to 60 seconds at first (the first few times you do it). You should begin to see a difference within a couple days of doing this. • Burp and change diaper. Burping should be done with the baby sitting supported upright on mom’s knee or lap rather than over the shoulder because it’s also less sleep-inducing. • nurse in clutch or “football” hold as opposed to cradle hold – it’s a little less “cuddly” and sleep-inducing. • massage the baby’s head (crown) in a circular motio
