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Sleepy baby, while breastfeeding.

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Evilwater · 08/10/2012 10:38

My son, is three days old. He is very sleepy during feeds, and I have to wake him for day feeds. I tried blowing air on him, but now it's not really working.

Any one got any tips?
Evil.

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tiktok · 08/10/2012 10:39

Have you got him snuggled up with you all the time, skin to skin?

Evilwater · 08/10/2012 10:42

Not all the time As he was better yesterday. I have him on my chest now, dressed.
Evil

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APipkinOfPepper · 08/10/2012 10:45

My son was a bit like this, trying to remember what we did:

  • took off some clothes before a feed (he was a summer baby though, maybe not so practical at this time of year)
  • tickle his feet
  • tickle his ear / blow gently on his ear
  • rub the back of his head/neck
Good luck, I'm sure it won't be long before he's more awake and it's no longer a problem. And congratulations!
Evilwater · 08/10/2012 10:49

Thanks will do!
Ill post back, after I get dressed. I'm still in my nity, we were up most of the nite.
Evil

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Copps · 08/10/2012 12:35

mine was like this and the mw came over and said our house was too warm. sorted it out no prob :)

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