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waterspout4
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Kelly
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How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
I want to know how others have done it. My guy will be so hungry, then fall asleep within a few minutes on one breast. Sometimes I try to wake him up and it doesn't happen. Then he's hungry 30 minutes later. Any tips?
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Posted 9/13/07 7:23 PM  |
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InShock
life is good
Member since 10/06 9258 total posts
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
Few ideas:
Stroke his head - sort of muss it up
tickle his feet
undress him to his diaper (that's a big one, I think)
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| Posted 9/13/07 7:29 PM |
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ckdk
My girls
Member since 5/05 7027 total posts
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Cheryl
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
I used to undress her, cold washcloth on her head, squeeze her feet... but honestly there were some days where nothing would work...
Give it a little time, he'll be staying awake nursing soon...
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| Posted 9/13/07 7:36 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
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me
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
Slighly tap your finger under DC's chin. The nurse told me to do that to remind DS what to do.
DS was/is a sleepy baby on the breast. It was a nightmare. Eat for 8 minutes top per breast. He still does. That's why I pump. I tried every tricks... nothing worked or if it does that's for 5 seconds.
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| Posted 9/13/07 7:42 PM |
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halisa
adore
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lisa
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
a lactation consultant taught me to do breast compressions. it really helped a lot.
breast compression
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| Posted 9/13/07 9:07 PM |
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leighla
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Lauren
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
Posted by ckdk
I used to undress her, cold washcloth on her head, squeeze her feet... but honestly there were some days where nothing would work...
Give it a little time, he'll be staying awake nursing soon...
Yes to all of this.
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| Posted 9/13/07 9:08 PM |
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JessieQ
Rest in Peace baby Rogan
Member since 6/07 1122 total posts
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Jessica
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
Posted by InShock
Few ideas:
Stroke his head - sort of muss it up
tickle his feet
undress him to his diaper (that's a big one, I think)
All of these worked for me at least some of the time.
Also,
taking a deep breath
pulling away a little
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| Posted 9/13/07 9:35 PM |
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cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
Member since 2/07 6815 total posts
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Christine
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
stroke cheek or kind of pinch cheek a little
burp baby
undress
slightly pull nipple out and baby usually stars sucking again
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| Posted 9/13/07 9:41 PM |
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Laura1976
Member since 5/05 5754 total posts
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Laura
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
i talk to DD in a normal tone, i also rub her feet. when she starts falling asleep i start to pull my nipple out and that usually gets her sucking again.
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| Posted 9/13/07 10:11 PM |
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waytogo
Balancing act on a highwire
Member since 5/05 1292 total posts
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a
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Re: How do/did you keep your infant from falling asleep during BF?
Switching sides worked...
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| Posted 9/14/07 1:13 AM |
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