The full moon of a baby is an important symbol, so many people celebrate it during the full moon, indicating that the baby has reached a brand new stage of growth. Many parents actually don't know how to breastfeed scientifically, and they become very anxious when they see a one month old baby not being breastfed at night. So what if a baby doesn't breastfeed at night after one month?
What should I do if my baby doesn't breastfeed at night after one month
The general principle for feeding newborns is to feed them according to their needs. When the baby is hungry, they should be fed when they are crying. It is best to master the baby's feeding habits and not feed them all night long. Let the baby develop the habit of feeding at night, which is not good. When the baby is asleep, do not wake them up and then feed them. Don't worry about the baby being hungry, and do not use water as a substitute for milk
How to properly breastfeed newborns
1. Breast milk:
No type of formula is as nutritious as breast milk, as it is easy for babies to absorb and improve their immunity and immunity. If breastfeeding is possible, it is still recommended to breastfeed. Do not prevent your child from breastfeeding due to work reasons. Breastfeeding can also cultivate and promote the relationship between mother and child, and promote the physical recovery of mothers. Breastfeeding has many benefits.
2. Milk powder:
Nowadays, there are various types of milk powder with different prices. When choosing children's milk powder, you cannot choose low-quality milk powder just because of economic reasons. You should check whether it is produced by a legitimate manufacturer and purchase it from a large shopping mall to ensure the quality of the milk powder. However, whether you are breastfeeding or feeding milk powder, remember to feed your child some warm water to reduce heat, as both breast milk and milk powder can easily cause the baby to get overheated.
4. Milk preparation:
When preparing infant formula, it is necessary to use warm water. First, put the formula into the bottle, then pour the water and control the water temperature. This order should not be chaotic, otherwise the formula will break into small pieces and cannot be opened. It is also necessary to strictly follow the proportion when preparing the formula. Nowadays, there is a formula spoon in the formula, and one spoon of formula requires 30 milliliters of water. When preparing the formula, do not pour too much to avoid waste. If the child cannot eat it, start with half a spoon.
5. Breastfeeding:
Mothers or fathers must pay attention to the correct feeding posture when breastfeeding their children. Mothers who breastfeed should not try to save time or be lazy, and let their children lie down to breastfeed, which may cause choking. When picking them up, they should use their left hand to support the child's head and buttocks, parallel to their own body; Children who eat formula should not lift the formula too high, as it can easily choke the child. After the child has been breastfed, they should be lifted vertically and gently placed on their back to make them smooth.
This article provides a detailed explanation of what to do if a baby does not breastfeed at night after reaching one month old, as well as how to properly breastfeed the baby. As a mother, if your child is in the full moon stage and does not breastfeed at night, it is best not to get angry and to actively adopt the correct way to breastfeed.
