Once you sit down to feed your baby, you should have everything you will need for the next hour+ within reach. An easy way to do this is make up a easy to carry basket that has supplies that you can use while sitting down. The obvious is diaper and wipes, burp cloth, and other baby stuff.... But more importantly is the items YOU will need to hang out and relax while your baby feeds. Items such as: phone, paper, pen, tissue, thank you notes to write, snacks, water, ear plugs, relaxation mask, blanket and pillow.
The more comfortable you are just "sitting" there, the longer you will feed your baby. I know for me, it was hard not to watch the clock, but if I had things close at hand I was more apt to hang out and provide my baby with the glorious nutrition and time that he required and thrived on!
Dozing off while breastfeeding is a great way to nap but please make sure your baby is safe. Have your baby well supported with a breastfeeding pillow and other firm pillows so that she/he won't slide down into cracks if your arm relaxes when asleep. More information on the video that included in the SwaddleKeeper Sleep in a Box baby sleep system www.SwaddleKeeper.com
congratulations on your baby, Kim Stolte founder of the SwaddleKeeper company and mother of 3, nurse to many.....
SwaddleKeeper Baby Sleep System
1767 12th St. #107
Hood River, OR 97031
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