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Guardian of a 2 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago

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my baby is 19 days old and still he is unable to latch on to my breast? am pumping milk and feeding him in feeding bottle kindly help me find a solution for this??

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

A. Steps to a Good Latch Tickle your baby's lips with your nipple. This will help baby open their mouth wide.Aim your nipple just above your baby's top lip. Make sure your baby's chin isn't tucked into their chest.Aim your baby's lower lip away from the base of your nipple.

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