Re: Tips for taking the baby out for the first time plz!
Hello!
Well the first time breast feeding, I have had experience and have heard of it that there sometimes not enough and some have to give formula also, but don't give up hope and keep on feeding (I know its hard for the mother) and the milk will increase Insahallah.
I understand that first time parents worry more about such things as first time going out, first time teething ect ... as there is no experience.
I have recently had my second daugther and she is also only breast feeded and I went outside with her when she was a week old and we go out everyday, but as I said, its easier for me as I have been through it.
Here are some things that I care for when taking her out.
Is she properly dressed, as its getting very cold here, I have a warmbag in the pram and put a warm overall, plus blanket if needed.
Feed her fully before we leave and then its quiet for 3 hours and she sleeps peacefully (thank God)
If I do have to feed her as the time is over, I do find a quiet corner and cover myself and feed her, its better than let your child cry. better to feed her and get over with it. Or you can go back to your car and feed her there and come back to the shopping place.Take a bag with cotton napkins for cleaning of the spitting, extra diapers, wipes, cloths, and a blanket just incase a change is needed.
If you are not sure if your baby is not getting enough here are some signs
- is your kid having atleast 3-5 full nappies everyday.
- does he have a healthy colour
- is he gaining weight
if not sure, u can ask ur doc and he will tell you if you need to feed him with formula. You should not if its not really necessary as it will REDUCE your own milk.
hope this helps somehow.