
Breastfeeding positions with a big baby?
I am breastfeeding my five month old. She is pretty big for her age (about 24 Ibs) and it is a little awkward positioning her in my lap to nurse. It looks like it’s uncomfortable for her to lie that way! She sometimes will refuse to nurse unless we are lying down on our sides.
Does anyone have any tips for positioning her better so she can be comfortable nursing without having to go lie down?
You could try “Australian hold” which is baby on top while you lie down, this makes it easier to watch TV and nurse (look I never said I was perfect)
If she’s good at sitting you can sit her beside you on the couch (not on your lap unless you are very tall) and she can lean over.
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What nursing positions work best for toddlers?
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/toddlernursing.html#positioning
Breastfeeding at the Tree of Life
, Episode #337