The correct position for breastfeeding babies

There are various correct breastfeeding positions for infants, and the common ones are cradling, cross-cradle method, side-lying hold method and so on. 1. Cradle: also known as cradle, is the simplest and easiest to learn position, is also the most used breastfeeding position. Mother take a sitting position or half lying in bed, the baby into the arms, the baby’s head on the mother’s elbow, arm around the baby to protect the head, the other arm to support the baby’s buttocks, so that the baby’s entire body in the mother’s arms, the height of the mother and the mother’s breast level. 2. Cross-cradle method: the opposite of cradling, if the mother feeds the baby with the right side of the breast, then the left palm to support the baby’s neck, the left hand to support the baby’s buttocks, the left arm to support the baby’s back, the right hand to control the breast, and vice versa. 3. Side-lying hold method: this is a more relaxed hold method, the mother in bed to take the left side lying position, and the baby face to face, their head resting on the left arm, adjust the position so that the baby’s mouth and their nipples to maintain the horizontal direction. Support the baby’s back with the forearm of the right arm and hold the baby’s head in your hand. There are various breastfeeding positions, and you should choose the appropriate one according to your baby and your own situation.