Newborns with large nipples are not easy to suck milk

If the mother's nipple is too small for the baby to suck, first ensure the correct breastfeeding posture, then the mother can use the nipple to stimulate the baby's mouth from time to time. When the baby's lips open, quickly put the nipple into the baby's mouth as far as possible, and insist on letting the baby suck, and the baby will get used to it over time. Or you can squeeze some milk to loosen the nipple, and then put the nipple in when the baby opens his mouth.

The mother's nipples are too big, which will make it difficult for the baby to latch on, and can easily lead to breastfeeding difficulties. If the baby is not full, he will become irritable, cry and make a fuss, and struggle. The baby cries, the mother is anxious, but the baby still cannot latch on. Therefore, many mothers with large nipples want to know, what should they do if their newborn babies cannot suck their nipples?

What should I do if my newborn baby can't latch on to my big nipples?

1. Stimulate the baby's mouth: If the mother's nipple is too big for the baby to hold, the mother can use the nipple to stimulate the baby's mouth. When the baby's lips open, quickly put the nipple into the baby's mouth as far as possible. If the baby can hold it, pull it out and continue until the baby holds it.

2. Make the nipple stand up: Before the baby drinks milk, mothers with large nipples can first pinch the nipple with their fingers and stretch it outward to make the nipple stand up. They can also squeeze some milk on the nipple, and then when the baby's lips grow big, put the nipple into the baby's mouth. In this way, after repeating several times, the baby will be able to hold it in his mouth.

3. Squeeze out some milk: If the mother's nipples are large, you can use a manual breast pump to suck out some milk before breastfeeding. This will loosen the nipples, and when the baby opens his mouth, put the nipples in to help the baby hold it.

Friendly reminder: When breastfeeding, the mother should use the middle thumb and ring finger to gently pinch the top of the nipple to make the nipple as prominent as possible. This is not only conducive to the baby's latch, but also prevents the breast from blocking the baby's nasal cavity. If the mother's nipple is too small for the baby to hold, first ensure the correct breastfeeding posture, then you can use the above methods to improve it, and insist on letting the baby suck, and the baby will get used to it over time.