Monday, 29 December 2008

Increasing baby stimulation before feeding

This is not meant to be performed constantly if it doesn’t work try something else on the list otherwise your baby may get irritated.


• Rub or pat the baby’s back or walk your fingers up the baby’s spine.

• Change or loosen the baby’s nappy.

• Manipulate his arm and legs in gentle bicycling motions.

• Increase skin-to-skin contact with your baby

• Gently rub baby’s hands or feet.

• Wipe baby’s forehead and cheeks with a cool, damp cloth.

• Circle baby’s lips with fingertip.





Article by: Elizabeth Arthur