help your baby with distracted nursing

Has your baby been happy breastfeeding for months, but they suddenly are distracted while nursing? Maybe it seems like they’re too busy to eat.

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Distracted nursing is actually a really common problem, but fortunately, there’s several easy fixes. Don’t worry, you don’t have to suffer your sore nipples with no help.

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SING OR SHUSH QUIETLY

USE A FAN OR WHITE NOISE MACHINE

USE A BABY CARRIER

TRY A DIFFERENT POSITION

PAY ATTENTION TO HUNGER CUES

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help your baby with distracted nursing

Has your baby been happy breastfeeding for months, but they suddenly are distracted while nursing? Maybe it seems like they’re too busy to eat.

Distracted nursing is actually a really common problem, but fortunately, there’s several easy fixes. Don’t worry, you don’t have to suffer your sore nipples with no help.

SING OR SHUSH QUIETLY

Just like us, sometimes a baby may find an environment too quiet. If that’s the case and your baby is fussy and distracted, try shushing or quiet singing.

USE A FAN OR WHITE NOISE MACHINE

The sound of the fan can help to drown out any background noise, making it easier for your baby to latch on and eat. Additionally, the steady rhythm of the fan can help to soothe and calm your baby.

USE A BABY CARRIER

Carrying your baby in a carrier while you nurse them can help to increase their sense of security and calm them down if they are fussy.

TRY A DIFFERENT POSITION

The novelty of a new nursing position may be enough to settle your baby to eat. My personal favorite is the side-lying position.

PAY ATTENTION TO HUNGER CUES

Believe it or not, your baby feeds less well when they are extra hungry. That’s why it’s important to notice right when your baby begins to get hungry, instead of waiting until they are upset.

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