The hallmark of an easygoing baby is one who tries to sleep through feedings. This is most common in the first few weeks of life, and you may have to resort to a few tricks to get a laid-back baby to feed.
First, feed her when she’s more likely to be awake: after a nap, before bathing her. Even if she’s a true sleep-n-eat baby, she has to be awake some part of the time to fulfill the “eat” obligation.
Second, place her in a more vertical position. Sit her up, with her chin cupped in your hand, and supporting the breast or bottle. The other hand should support her back and is in a good position to burp or pat her as needed.
Jiggle her gently while she’s feeding or perform some other light stimulation to keep her interest up. Blow gently on her forehead, tap the bottom of her feet, or get her partially undressed. The cooler temperature should help wake her.
Avoid all-day meals. A lazy baby who wakes up for five minutes for a dowdily sip-n-snack only to fall back asleep for 15 minutes can stun you into paralysis for the whole day. Don’t let this happen to you.
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