#asktheexperts My 3 month old barely breast feeds for 5mins and then stops. won't latch when crying , but keeps suckling at his thumb what can I do?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. Breastfeeding is always a very important factor for the baby and mother and many times there are some problem faced by mother because of either wrong position while feeding lack of proper diet stress related factors. A proper is counselling is required which can be done by a lactational counsellor along with a proper diet with plenty of liquids some supplements may be helpful ljiike shatavari . Also try to avoid giving top milk in initial stage specially with bottle feeding which may be the culprit for lactational failure most of the time .

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

A. Babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths — sometimes even before birth. Because thumb sucking makes babies feel secure, some babies might eventually develop a habit of thumb sucking when they're in need of soothing or going to sleep.

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