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Tag: breastfeeding

Help Baby Get A Good Latch

Help Baby Get A Good Latch

Posted on January 27, 2018February 7, 2023 by Parent Trust

Latch is the way your baby’s mouth holds on to your breast as she nurses. If it’s a good latch, your baby gets milk and it doesn’t hurt your nipples. Some babies get onto the nipple and areola (the dark area around the nipple) without much trouble. Others need help to get a good latch.  Read More

Posted in Infants Tagged latch, breastfeeding
When to Feed a Baby

When to Feed a Baby

Posted on July 14, 2017February 8, 2023 by Parent Trust

Feed your baby whenever he wants to eat. He’ll use hunger cues (physical signs) to tell you when he wants milk. For example, he’ll show you he’s hungry by sucking on anything close to his mouth. Or he’ll make little sounds and try to suck on his hands. Or he’ll suck on his blanket or Read More

Posted in Infants Tagged Simple Guide to Having a Baby, breastfeeding, nursing, feeding
Breastfeeding Latch

Breastfeeding Latch

Posted on July 14, 2017February 8, 2023 by Parent Trust

Help Baby Get a Good Latch Latch is the way your baby’s mouth holds on to your breast as she nurses. If it’s a good latch, your baby gets milk and it doesn’t hurt your nipples. Some babies get onto the nipple and areola (the dark area around the nipple) without much trouble. Others need Read More

Posted in Infants Tagged breastfeeding
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