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Lansinoh's Latch Assist
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/05/2009 01:11:53
Breastfeeding experts Lansinoh have come up with a simple but clever way to help new mums get the best from breastfeeding
benefits for you and your baby are rich indeed.However, one of the less obvious problems which can arise before you have really got into your feeding regime, is engorgement. This is when your boobs are full of milk but your baby is having trouble latching
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Lansinoh competition winners announced
By ThinkBaby on 03/02/2009 12:50:15
Who has won the Breastfeeding Starter Kits, worth over £50 each?
2009. The Lansinoh LatchAssist™ is a simple, discreet tool to help breastfeeding mothers experiencing engorgement or swollen breasts, and to temporarily correct inverted or flat nipples.In the early days after birth, mothers may experience engorgement
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Getting started with breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 06:19:20
What you need to know to get on the right track
. The midwife should be able to help you find a position that suits both you and your baby and check that your baby is properly latched on. Here are some pointers to get you going.What you will needSettingWhen and how long to feedPositioning and latching on
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Nipple trouble
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/03/2006 01:32:09
Breast is best, but it can be hard dealing with sore or cracked nipples in the easy days of feeding. We share some tips.
of feeding they recall from later on, when their last baby was a confident feeder and didn't need help latching on in the correct way.The pain barrierSome health professionals will tell you to count to 20 every time your baby latches on and by then the pain
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Is My Baby Sucking Enough Milk?
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/09/2008 01:40:18
What are the signs of good breastfeeding?
will answer many of those questions, but there are also some simple signs which help you gauge if your baby is sucking successfully.Signs that your baby is sucking successfullyRhythmic sucking - When your baby first latches onto your breast she will be very
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Review: Cuski soft toy
By Sarah Lawson on 14/07/2006 01:26:29
This cross between a cuddly toy and a comfort blanket is a lovely gift or addition to your baby's sleeptime routines.
't looking. (You can also buy a two pack so that you have a spare if one is in the wash or has been lost on a trip!)Some babies don't need a comforter, but most like to have something they can latch on to by the age of about 18 months, which makes them feel
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Trouble feeding: Could it be 'Tongue-Tie'?
By ThinkBaby on 16/03/2009 00:24:39
What is 'tongue-tie' and why can if affect new babies' ability to feed easily?
' the nipple.Symptoms can include a failure to latch on to the nipple, slipping off the breast during feeding, continuous feeding as a result of the inability to take in enough milk, colic, slow weight gain, and sore nipples for the mother.Getting it right
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Avoiding breastfeeding infections
By Maria Muennich on 19/02/2009 01:53:36
Breastfeeding mums dread getting mastitis, but there is plenty you can do to help avoid the breast infection
by expressing. Any milk you express can be stored in a sterile container in the freezer for up to three months (it's best to date the bottles as you store them).Check your baby's latch - If your baby isn't latched on properly at your breast he won't be able
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The first hours
By ThinkBaby on 02/06/2005 11:19:43
Time to get to know your baby and get some well earned rest!
breast and suck. It may take a while for you both to get the hang of things, or she may latch on and settle in straight away. You midwife will be able to help you work out a feeding position that works well for you both.If your partner is present
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Real mothers: breastfeeding experiences
By Misty Spooner on 07/08/2006 10:14:44
The second of our three-part series hearing from real mothers about their expectations and experiences of breastfeeding.
, was being rejected by Charlie who wouldn't latch on. This upset both of us greatly, and I found that I just wasn't bonding with him. After three days of very little sleep, a screaming and almost malnourished newborn, and very little constructive help from
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