Hnukdinh
& Him tein Itnak

Breastfeeding and safe sleep work

Na fa ngandam tein le him tein chiah dingcaah hnukdinh le him tein it cu hmunkhat ah rian an tuan ti.

Hnukdinhnak

Giving your baby
  • Na fa pacifier (hngakchia ngamnak caah kaa i bunhmi) peknak nih SIDS phannak cu a zor ter men lai, asinain pacifier hman dingcaah nangmah le na fa cu hnukdinhnak ah nan tluangtlam tiang hngah awk asi lai.
  • Na hnuk nih na fa cu thazang a pek i nuam tein le dam tein a chiah hna. Nangmah ngandamnak ca zongah a tha ve!
  • Hnuk dinhmi hngakchia cu Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS, Ruah lo piin Bawhte Thihnak Hmelchunhnak) si khawhnak a tlawm deuh.
  • Hmasa bik thla ruk hicu nu hnuk lawnglawng pek hi a tha bik. Kum 2 le a lenglei tiang pehzulh in nu hnukdinhnak nih (thla ruk ah rawl fonh piak chih in) a thatnak tampi kha a karh ter.
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Him tein Itnak

  • Na fa cu a voi khatnak a chuahni tiang caan tawite asi ah zaan ah asi ah, zeitik caan poah ah a keng lei in na chiah peng lai.
  • Na fa cu nau thlimnak bawm, nau ihnak, asiloah thial khawhmi nau thlimnak bawm ah a fekmi ihphah le aa rengh i a zami a khuh ah na chiah lai.
  • Chantling, puan, a nemmi tunu pawl asiloah nau thlimnak bawm a kham a ummi cu hngakchia a ihnak hmuh khoikaa hmanh ah hman lo ding asi lai. A herh ahcun, puan ai ah hngakchia ihnak (sleep sack) tu hman hna.
  • Buaktlak in, a him lomi ihnak ruangah Indiana ah zarhkhat ah hngakchia pahnih an thi. Him tein Ihnak ABC pawl le him tein hnukdinhnak zulh in na fa cu na ven khawh.
  • Hngakchia caah him tein ihnak kong hlethlai chap dingah hi ka ah hin rak leng hna
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Dad dau sleeping

Ihnak Si Loin, Khaan tu I Hrawm Uh

kid share the room
Hnukdinhnak nih na fa he tlaihchanhnak ah an bawmh. Na fa pawng umnak nih na fa a paw tam caan i hmelchunhnak pawl theih an bawmh i hnukdinhnak zong bawmhnak a pek.
Khaan i hrawm – a tlawm bik thla 6 tiang na fa him tein a ihnak dingcaah na khaan ah a hmun ser piak.
Na ihnak ah na fa cu hnuk na dinh khawh. Hnuk na dinh hnu in, na ihnak in na hmuh khawhnak le phan khawhnak asi mi hmun dang a ihnak ah na fa cu chiah than hna.
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Hngakchia caah him tein ihnak kong hlethlai chap hna.
Hi riantuannak zung cu atlukmi caantha petu asi.

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Side Lying Hold

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Cross Cradle Hold

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football Hold

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position