Tips To Keep Baby Awake While Latching

Latching is so comfortable and enjoyable for babies - it is easy for baby to drift to dreamland while feeding. Here’s also some tips to help encourage baby to stay awake while latching:

- remove swaddles, or even undress baby

- burp frequently

- rub baby’s back, ears and toes

- change position / switch sides

- Move baby’s arms in circles

- Use a wet cloth (or wet wipe) to wipe baby’s skin (the coolness will wake the sensory up!)

- breast compression (sudden surge and continuous flow of milk will wake baby up)