How To Use Haakaa Cross Cradle

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How to use haakaa cross cradle. If you re worried about baby still being hungry try using it on the first breast she feeds from when you switch her. The cross cradle hold is ideal for early breast feeding. Using the cross cradle nursing position guest author nicki heskin the cross cradle nursing position also known as the cross cradle nursing hold cross cradle latching hold or transition hold is a great training position for both mother and baby as they both learn to breastfeed in the first days and weeks. Baby s head rests in the crook of your elbow and your other hand is free to help them latch to the breast or support their weight during the feed. When you unsuction at the end just lean forward a little so the milk isn t pooled up at the top.

In about 10 minutes i can get 1 3 oz. Pop it on the breast and unflap the front to suck onto your breast. I suction the haaka sideways on my boob if that makes sense. Hold your baby in the crook of the arm opposite the breast you re feeding from left arm for right breast right arm for left. For cradle hold breastfeeding you ll sit up in a chair or bed preferably with some kind of back support pillow with your baby in your arms held across your body.

It works just fine this way. Step by step instructions for how to do cat s cradle with string. Bring your baby across the front of your body tummy to tummy. Her other hand is able to support and shape the breast if required. Sit up straight in a comfortable chair with armrests.

Detailed directions demonstrated very slowly step by. The cross cradle position uses the opposite arm to the cradle position to support the infant with the back of the baby s head and neck being held in the mother s hand. Because your baby or the pump is stimulating your let down you will find that your milk just flows once you have it suckered on. Depending on time of day. I ve even used it in between feeds by stimulating a let down with a warm clean cloth.