The care of newborns is something every parent should learn to do, to prevent any accidents from happening to them. In addition to external injuries, some small things in life can also cause harm to the baby if not handled properly, such as accidentally choking the baby during breastfeeding. Therefore, everyone should learn how to breastfeed without choking.
How to breastfeed without choking
1、 Choose the right time for breastfeeding
Some mothers believe that feeding their children when they are hungry is enough. Actually, finding the right time to breastfeed is very important, as it can reduce the occurrence of choking incidents. When the baby is crying or laughing heartily, the mother should not breastfeed him. Don't wait until your baby is very hungry to breastfeed, as they may choke due to eating too quickly.
2、 The feeding posture should be correct
Many mothers make their babies lie flat on the bed to breastfeed, which can easily cause choking. The correct approach is for mothers to hold their babies so that they lie diagonally in their mother's arms. Raise the baby's head so that the upper body forms a 45 degree angle, making it less likely for the baby to choke.
3、 Control the feeding speed well
If you are breastfeeding, when you find that your milk is secreted a lot and quickly, you should gently press the areola with your fingers, so that the flow of milk will be slower. If you are artificially breastfeeding, you need to cut the opening of the nipple smaller so that the milk can drip out.
Precautions for breastfeeding
1. Breastfeeding must be done by feeding one breast empty to the other, so as to ensure sufficient milk supply each time in the future.
2. During breastfeeding, if the mother feels that her nipples are swollen, it means that a large amount of milk will flow out at once. At this time, the mother must pay attention and use her index and middle fingers to clamp the areola and appropriately block the flow of milk. If you still feel that your baby is in a hurry to swallow, you can withdraw the milk for a few seconds before eating.
3. When babies are 1-4 months old, they should supplement according to their needs. As milk feeding is irregular and frequent at this time, babies can be fed when they are hungry to ensure sufficient milk supply. You can breastfeed every 1-2 hours for 5-7 months. If you wait until you are very hungry before feeding, it can easily lead to insufficient milk and cause the baby to cry and make a fuss.
After reading the above introduction, I believe everyone knows how to breastfeed without choking. The most important thing is to control the speed and amount of milk, maintain the correct posture when the baby drinks, and gently pat his back after he finishes drinking to help him digest slowly. And the feeding time should also be timed, and the baby should be fed scientifically.
