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Breastfeeding a High-Need Baby
Do you have any tips for breastfeeding a high-need baby?
Having a high-needs baby can be overwhelming. Here's this little person who cries every time you put him down, won't stop nursing and just can't seem to find a rhythm. It's enough to make you feel like you are going crazy. Don't worry; it won't always be like this.
Your baby is trying to figure things out in his own little world and right now, you are the very center of it. One of the most effective ways to help high-need babies is through attachment parenting. Dr. Sears is a big supporter of this method and it includes breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding a high-needs baby should be done on demand. Forget trying to establish a set routine in the first few months. Feed when he wants to be fed. You might find that this style naturally begins to create its own routine. Also try to feed in a calm, relaxed environment. Sit in your favorite chair or lie on the bed together and let your baby listen to the calming rhythm of your breathing. If you stay calm, chances are your baby will pick up on that and calm himself more quickly. If you have a local breastfeeding organization in your area such as La Leche League, see if you can get assistance from someone there or join a mom's group to help you discuss your frustrations and find ways to help your high-needs baby.
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