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Tips for knitting *with* a newborn/whilst breastfeeding

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Duv · 17/08/2023 17:00

I'm a really keen knitter who knits most days, and also in my third trimester pregnant with my first. I'm really hoping I'll be able to continue knitting (albeit maybe a little less at the beginning due to tiredness!) once baby arrives, especially as I know lots of people talk about long stretches of bordom sitting there cluster feeding - in an ideal world I'd love if I could pick up my needles during these moments - at least sometimes.

I've been searching everywhere for info on if this is just unrealistic or if it's possible, tips on how to do this, but whenever I type my question in I just get loads of info on what to knit for newborns, not how to knit with a newborn.

Has anyone got any experience with this? I'm thinking baby-wearing may be the key?

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HappyAsASandboy · 17/08/2023 19:03

I could knit while nursing, once I got the hang of nursing. I could definitely knit while baby slept on me.

You'll work it out! Baby wearing might help.

GreyDuck · 20/08/2023 10:26

Crochet might be easier as you can't drop stitches in the same way.
If you really want to knit though, it's possible, especially as you are already a knitter. You'll want a breastfeeding pillow to help position the baby. No particular tips, other than making sure everything is convenient and nearby (maybe a caddy bag).

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