After giving birth, many mothers will spare no effort and trouble to breastfeed their babies for better growth, because breast milk is relatively good for babies and can also improve their immunity. However, some babies do not like to suckle on their own, so how can we help them adapt to their mother's nipples?
How to make the baby adapt to the mother's nipple
1. Stop using the bottle. Stop using the bottle and feed the baby with a spoon and small cup until the baby accepts the mother's nipple again. Don't give the baby a bottle as soon as they cry, so that the baby receives the message that only by crying can they eat the bottle.
2. Massage the breasts before breastfeeding. When the baby is sucking on the mother's nipple, it takes 1-3 minutes for milk to be secreted. And when eating a bottle, the baby can drink milk by gently sucking. So mothers can massage the breasts before breastfeeding to stimulate milk secretion, so that the baby can quickly get breast milk as soon as they eat the nipples.
3. Stimulate lactation to increase milk production. Some mothers have a problem of insufficient breast milk. Baby can cooperate with sucking on the nipple, and when the baby is in a good mood, the mother will tease and kiss them. Mothers can use auxiliary breast pumps to stimulate breast milk secretion.
Why don't babies suck on nipples
Generally speaking, when feeding with a bottle, babies are accustomed to using a pacifier, which is easier and more convenient to suck than sucking on a nipple. Once they get used to sucking on the pacifier and then go to suck on their mother's nipple, the baby will find it difficult and laborious to hold onto their mother's nipple, and will not want to suck on it again, showing crying and restlessness. So mothers should start breastfeeding early and suckle frequently to help their babies adapt to breast milk early and ensure successful breastfeeding.
Sometimes, due to the shape of the baby's nipple or insufficient milk production from the mother, it can be troublesome for the baby to eat their mother's breast milk. Over time, the baby may not like to eat their mother's breast milk. Therefore, if breastfeeding mothers encounter situations where their babies are not breastfeeding, it is best to start from multiple aspects to find the reasons.
