Guide: Normally breast-feeding babies should be quiet and engaged, but some babies always writhe, move their hands and feet, and find it difficult to settle down when they are breastfeeding. Some babies always like to drag their mother while feeding. Playing with clothes, playing with and taking milk takes longer...In the end, both adults and children find it difficult to take milk! In fact, as long as we understand the signals behind the baby, we can solve these problems. Let's take a look at ~
signal one
baby is hungry
if the baby shows an urgent appearance before drinking, such as one Seeing the baby bottle or mother, I get excited, twisting around, the expression on his face is also very hard... This is the baby expressing "I'm so hungry, give me milk", and the baby drinks when he is very hungry The milk action will be more exciting, not only the whole body will twist, but the mouth will not stop sucking, otherwise, how can there be the word "gobble", and this is also an expression of "I have milk, so happy." ~
For this type of situation, it is recommended that parents pay attention to whether the baby has enough milk for each meal, or whether the feeding interval is too long. The corresponding approach is: if breastfeeding, you can shorten the interval between feedings, if breastmilk is not enough, you can appropriately increase one or two meals of milk powder. If you feed with milk powder, you can increase the amount of milk you feed your baby.
signal two
milk flow is not enough
I said that the baby will be more "excited" if the baby is hungry and breastfeeding. Then if the baby is hungry and the flow of nipple or nipple cannot keep up with the baby's needs when sucking, for example, the nipple hole is relatively small. It sucks, the baby will be very anxious when feeding, and will struggle to express protest when he is anxious. Or the mother's breast milk flow is one after another, and the baby is very easy to "use both hands and feet to exert the strength of feeding" when it is not easy to suck milk. If the baby sucks empty milk, the baby can easily inhale the air, which may cause spitting up and flatulence. This chain reaction can also easily cause the baby to cry and restlessly~
It is recommended that nursing mothers massage their breasts with their hands before feeding each time, and wait for milk Feed the baby again when the burst comes. If you feel that you are out of milk halfway through the meal, you can coax the baby to divert attention, and then continue feeding the baby when there is milk. In addition, bottle-fed babies should pay attention to the increase in the baby’s monthly age, the increase in milk demand and the increase in sucking ability, and promptly replace them with corresponding hole-shaped pacifiers. The holes on the pacifier correspond to different flow rates: small round holes signal three uncomfortable drinking posture Babies are very sensitive and emotional creatures. If the mother’s breastfeeding posture is wrong and the baby does not feed smoothly, it is likely to express dissatisfaction through some small actions, such as struggling, kicking Just cry and wait. Therefore, mothers should choose the right breastfeeding posture when breastfeeding, and correct the wrong breastfeeding posture in time, so that the baby can eat comfortably and eat smoothly. If the baby is breast-feeding, you should ensure that the baby is lying in the mother's arms and not lying on the bed. When the baby sucks, it is the mother's nipple and areola that must be held. If only sucking the nipple, not only the baby is struggling to eat, but it is also easy to cause the mother's nipple to crack. (picture from the Internet) If you use a bottle to feed, you usually take a sitting position, and let your baby be in a slope state to suck the bottle. If the angle of the bottle is not correct, it will press the tongue and make the baby unable to drink milk, so it is best to gently put the bottle in the baby’s mouth at a 45-degree angle. The bottom of the bottle should be higher than the position of the nipple, so as to prevent air from entering. Choking milk. signal four do not want to eat or be hungry Contrary to the previous description of the baby being hungry, if the baby is not hungry and does not want to drink milk, but the parents ignore the baby’s real needs and insist on giving the baby breast or bottle, the baby will of course show rejection Posture, I always show little interest in drinking milk, I always like to play while eating or eating for a while, and finally make milk feeding a "protracted battle". (picture from the Internet) For this type of baby, the first thing parents should do is "don't force feeding". Each baby has his own eating rhythm, and parents must learn to correctly judge and grasp the timing of feeding. signal five the baby is sleepy and wants to sleep Many mothers think: the baby is hungry when it criesTherefore, the baby feeds as soon as he cries. As a result, the baby does not appreciate it. Drinking milk becomes troubled. He shows obvious absent-mindedness. Sometimes he starts to squint and yawn while drinking. It would express resistance and keep twisting. (picture from the Internet) For this kind of situation, it is recommended that parents pay attention to whether the baby is really hungry when feeding. If the baby has behaviors such as yawning, squinting, etc., you can create a good sleeping environment for him and let the baby Sleep peacefully, and when the baby wakes up, he will naturally find milk to drink. signal six want to pull papa or fart/diaper is dirty baby’s cerebral cortex development is not yet fully mature, and can’t control defecation autonomously. When the baby eats milk, it will quickly cause colon reflex, appear tight. From time to time, there are symptoms such as farting and wanting to defecate, especially for babies within 3 months of age who have weak control over the anal sphincter, which is loose and prone to defecating while feeding. (the picture comes from the Internet) Parents should not worry too much about these situations for babies, this is normal. Parents are advised to pay attention to checking the baby's diapers. If the baby urinates or pulls, he must change the diapers frequently to avoid discomfort. signal seven baby is uncomfortable If the baby is unwell, such as oral ulcers, herpes, thrush and other common oral diseases, the baby will be more irritable because of oral pain when eating; in addition, if the baby has a severe cold and nasal congestion, Most of the crying while feeding is because of blocked nose and not breathing smoothly. Parents should pay attention to exclude these situations. Another thing is that when breastfeeding the baby, the baby always struggles and kicks, which may be caused by the stomach upset, flatulence or food accumulation. When breastfeeding the baby, parents may wish to touch his belly. If it is swollen, it may be a sign that he is expressing discomfort. In addition, if the baby is allergic to milk powder (milk protein allergy), the gastrointestinal tract will be uncomfortable, and the baby will vomit milk easily, crying and disturbed, and a series of conditions such as diarrhea, constipation, eczema, etc. will follow. Therefore, after breastfeeding, parents should pay more attention to the comprehensive judgment of the baby's discomfort symptoms. signal eight insecure The baby is born soon, is not familiar with the world, and has not yet adapted well, will be insecure, and the mother’s warm embrace and breast feeding are the fastest for the baby to gain a sense of security One of the ways, so when it comes to breastfeeding, the baby will be very clingy, and sometimes desperately will make an "umh" sound to attract the mother's attention. These are all normal. Mom can hug the baby more, talk to the baby more, touch the baby, the baby will feel more secure~ signal nine curiosity/natural love sports Every baby is a unique angel, and some are born to belong. "Quiet type", some belong to the "curiosity, active type", if your baby is in the process of feeding, it is easy to be attracted to other things, such as external sounds, people walking, etc. will make the baby "heartbeat" "I’m intolerable", and then show that she is not serious about taking milk, looking around when she is breastfeeding, and scratching here and there when she is breastfeeding...After the baby’s visual development is better, he will be attracted by the outside picture. , Such as noticing someone walking around can be easily distracted. (picture from the Internet) In this case, mothers may wish to find a relatively quiet environment for breastfeeding. Other people can temporarily avoid them and take the initiative to avoid too many interference factors from the outside, so that mothers breastfeeding will be easier. For babies who are born "loving sports", you can choose a feeding position that makes the baby comfortable but the hands and feet are restricted: a comfortable and restricted position can make the baby feel safe. In short, every baby has individual differences. Whether the baby loves to cry or loves to make a fuss while feeding, they are all sending their own unique signals, especially before the baby has learned to speak, it often expresses them in some special ways. , Parents should pay attention to the observation and summary when getting along with the baby~
