She was mouthing and acting hungry every 45 minutes. Since she was my second baby, I went into breastfeeding knowing how to do it. But, it still challenged me because no two babies are exactly alike. When breastfeeding is not working, the first step is to remember that every baby is different. My first did not latch perfectly right away. It took about 2 weeks of practice … [Read more...]
How to Help a Baby with Colic
Looking at the clock made it so much harder. The darkness outside and early hour of the morning was leaving me with little patience. Wanting to cuddle and comfort my baby in the hours of fussiness left me on the thin line of frustration. Not finding a solution to the fuzziness made me wonder how to help a baby with colic. Feeding, holding, shushing was not working. I dug … [Read more...]
9+ Tips for Breastfeeding Twins or Single Babies
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. With four kids in the house two of whom are twins, I have experienced quite a bit of breastfeeding. My first child nursed for 5 1/2 months, my second for a year and the twins nursed until they were 13 months old. Feeding single babies is different than feeding twins, but the 9 tips I share with you here … [Read more...]