Lolli’s Lesson: Nose to Nipple

Positioning of a baby when learning to breastfeed is important in ensuring a proper latch. The inclination is to position a baby’s mouth across from the nipple—but it’s not a “bull’s eye” target approach to latching, even though it may seem logical.

Baby’s nose across from the nipple is the position that will illicit a wide-open mouth response from the baby which is the correct way to latch. Prying a baby’s mouth open to stick in the nipple does not result in a pain-free latch or a latch that is effective in transferring milk—which ultimately is the very reason we are latching a baby in the first place!

Positioning baby’s nose to nipple is the first step—-then WAITING for that wide-open mouth is the next step to successful latching. Knowing these simple tips can help alleviate the stress and frustration that sometimes presents itself in learning to breastfeed a newborn.

Latch and Learn with Lolli is a private step by step class I teach to families BEFORE baby arrives. I love giving this information before ever introducing a baby to the breast. Prenatal education is an important part of learning to breastfeed and I am excited to offer this valuable information through Shine Lactation + Postpartum Support. Contact me to learn more and schedule your private class. My office is located next to The Hub Brick Oven and Brewery in Moundridge, KS.

Delicious brick oven pizza and a Latch and Learn with Lolli lesson sounds like a perfect date night to me…