How to let your baby fully absorb the nutrients of breast milk within 20 minutes
Breast milk is one of the best foods for baby growth, but how the baby absorbs enough nutrients in a short period of time is a concern of every mother. The following four aspects will elaborate on how to allow the baby to fully absorb the nutrients of breast milk within 20 minutes.
1. Choice of posture during breastfeeding
The baby\’s feeding posture has a crucial impact on the absorption of milk. First of all, make sure that the posture when breastfeeding is correct. The baby\’s lips should completely cover the nipple and fit the areola, so as to better absorb milk. At the same time, the baby\’s body should be in close contact with the mother\’s body to ensure that the baby can breathe naturally and eat comfortably while feeding, so as to better absorb the nutrients of breast milk.
The benefits of correct posture
– Effectively absorb milk to meet the baby\’s energy needs;
– Promote oral development and normal cheek muscle activity;
– Reduce the occurrence of gas swallowing and gastrointestinal discomfort in babies.
2. Precautions for eating and drinking water
The mother\’s nutrition and water intake have a direct impact on the nutritional content of the baby\’s breast milk. Mothers should pay attention to the balance and diversity of their diet, taking into account the intake of high-quality protein, carbohydrates, and fats. At the same time, mothers should also keep drinking more water to maintain the water balance in their own bodies and better supply breast milk to their babies.
Notes
– Reduce alcohol, coffee and other drinks that may indirectly affect your baby’s nutrition;
– A diverse diet and adequate fluids are important for the health of both the mother\’s body and the baby\’s ability to absorb breast milk.
3. Create a relaxing atmosphere
When the baby is breastfeeding, the influence of the mother\’s emotional and physical state cannot be ignored. When the mother is in a relaxed and happy state, the body will secrete hormones and nutrients that are beneficial to the growth and development of the baby. At the same time, it can also help the baby relax his brain and focus on sucking milk while feeding.
Provide a relaxing and comfortable environment
– It is recommended to breastfeed in a quiet and undisturbed environment to prevent the baby from being frightened or distracted and affecting milk absorption;
– Communicate language and body language with the baby frequently to let the baby feel the mother\’s care and favor for him.
4. Change nipples at the right time
The size and shape of the nipple not only affects the comfort of breastfeeding for the mother, but also directly affects the efficiency of the baby\’s sucking. Therefore, the mother needs to observe the baby\’s sucking situation in time during feeding. If the baby is laborious or unhappy when sucking, but the mother does not feel pain, she should consider changing the nipple.
Advice on changing nipples
– When the nipple is too hard or too soft and the baby finds it difficult to suck milk, the mother should change the nipple;
– When the nipple is bitten by the baby and hurts, consider replacing the nipple in time.
Summary
Through the comprehensive introduction of the above four aspects, I believe that mothers have already understood how to let their babies fully absorb breast milk within 20 minutes. Although every baby is unique, but by understanding the factors and details that really matter, we can provide perfect breastfeeding for every baby.
