Alternate breasts and try to give each one the same amount of nursing time throughout the day. This helps to keep up your milk supply in both breasts and prevents painful engorgement when your breasts overfill with milk. You may switch breasts in the middle of each feeding and then alternate which breast you offer first for each feeding. Can't remember where your baby last nursed? It can help to attach a reminder — like a safety pin or small ribbon — to your bra strap so you'll know which breast your baby last nursed on.
Then, start with that breast at the next feeding. Or, keep a notebook handy or use a breastfeeding app to keep track of how your baby feeds.
Your baby may like switching breasts at each feeding or prefer to nurse just on one side. If so, then offer the other breast at the next feeding. Do whatever works best and is the most comfortable for you and your baby. After your baby finishes on one side, try burping before switching breasts. Sometimes, the movement alone can be enough to cause a baby to burp. If your baby spits up a lot, try burping more often. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. How Much and How Often to Breastfeed.
Minus Related Pages. Did You Know? Some newborns may be sleepy and not interested in feeding. Top of Page. Don't hesitate to read the same book over and over — babies love repetition. Your attention tells him that his voice is important too and helps build trust. Tummy time. Continue to give your baby short periods of tummy time each day to help strengthen his neck, arm, and shoulder muscles.
Tummy time involves laying your baby on his tummy on a firm surface like the floor — just make sure you're watching. Introduce a variety of sounds. Play your baby music or give him toys that make different sounds when touched. Let him listen to the sounds of everyday life, too. For example, have him safely nearby as you do household chores — the sound of you tidying will probably fascinate him.
You can probably tell your baby is generally eating well if he dozes off after a feed but seems alert, content, and active between feeds. Tracking wet and dirty diapers: The number of diapers you change gives you clues about whether your baby is healthy and is getting enough to eat.
Keep in mind, each baby is unique and may pee anywhere from once every couple of hours to only once every four to six hours. Fewer than six wet diapers may be a sign of mild dehydration. Pay attention to how many diapers your baby typically goes through. Two-month-old babies can poop anywhere from several times a day to only once a week.
If your baby is pooping less than normal but the stools are soft and your baby is otherwise well, there may not be cause for concern. At 2 months old, your baby may be getting about 14 to 17 hours of sleep over a hour period. She may spend more time alert and awake during the day, and although she may want fewer naps they might be a little longer in duration.
At this stage, some but not all babies even manage to sleep through the night, meaning about six to eight hours in one stretch. Good sleep routines — regular bedtimes and naptimes, and restful sleeping periods — give your little one a great start in life, contributing to her general health and wellbeing.
Although it can take a while for evening routines to become established, you can help your baby head in the right direction by making nighttime feeds as quiet as possible. Diaper rash. A wet or soiled diaper that touches baby skin for too long can cause a red rash on the diaper area. These steps will help the rash clear up and help prevent it from reoccurring. Watch our short video on diaper rash treatment and prevention for even more tips.
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