If your baby falls asleep while nursing or bottle feeding, here are some great strategies to try:
Start with a diaper change to help your baby wake up a bit. You might also add in a diaper change halfway through the feeding.
Try rubbing a damp cloth on your baby’s face and chest.
Talk to your baby or let them hold a small rattle/crinkle toy to keep them stimulated.
See my blog, “Baby Falls Asleep While Nursing”, for more tips and tricks: https://takingcarababies.com/baby-falls-asleep-while-nursinghow-do-i-keep-my-baby-awake-for-a-feeding
If it feels impossible to keep your baby awake during a feeding or if feeding to sleep is the only way to get your little one to sleep, my classes can help. Each of my classes will give you developmentally appropriate tools to teach your baby to fall asleep more independently, get those important full feedings, and help you all get the rest you need to thrive.
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