How to Keep Baby Awake While Nursing
Being a new parent can be daunting and many times parents feel the urge to let their babies sleep through the night. Unfortunately, if it’s feeding time, it is important to keep your baby awake while nursing to ensure they are receiving adequate nutrition. Here are a few tips and tricks to help your little one stay alert and get the most out of each feeding session.
Be Interactive
One way to help keep your baby awake and engaged is to be interactive throughout the feeding session. You can hold your baby in a position that makes them more alert and speak in a soothing voice in order to keep them interested. Singing, making funny faces and playing peek-a-boo can also help.
Change Positions
During each feeding session, you should move your baby to different positions in order to help keep them awake and alert. Swaddling or cradling can also help and can help reduce the chances of the baby falling asleep.
Use Toys and Music
Rotating toys and lullabies during feedings can be a great way to keep babies engaged and entertained. You can even encourage interactive play using rattles and hand puppets.
Clean Feedings
Finally, it is important to clean up after each feeding session. Babies will naturally become sleepy and can drift off, even if they are still being fed. Wiping the area with a damp cloth and changing the baby’s diaper can help stimulate their senses and keep them alert.
Keeping your baby awake while nursing is important to ensure they are receiving the nutrition they need. By being interactive, changing positions, using toys and music and cleaning up after each feeding session, you can help ensure your little one is getting the most out of each feeding session.