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decirme mi bebé?

Comprensión del sueño

Coloca a dormir al bebé boca arriba sobre una superficie firme y sin objetos. Los recién nacidos se quedan dormidos en un sueño ligero y entran en un sueño profundo en aproximadamente 20 minutos.

Sueño ligero
Sueño profundo
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Comprensión de las señales

Tu bebé puede decirte lo que necesita sin palabras usando las señales del cuerpo. Responder a sus señales puede ayudar al bebé a estar tranquilo y feliz.

What is my baby trying to tell me?

Ahora es el momento de alimentarlo, antes de que tenga demasiada hambre.

Observa la diferencia entre las señales de “Tengo hambre” y las señales de “Necesito que me cambien”.

Esto significa que está incómodo o molesto por algo. Deja que se aparte o descanse. El ruido, las luces o demasiadas personas pueden cansar a los bebés.

What is my baby trying to tell me?
What is my baby trying to tell me?

Estas señales significan que está listo para dejar de comer.

Estas significan que está listo para interactuar, aprender o jugar contigo.

What is my baby trying to tell me?
What is my baby trying to tell me?

Comprensión del llanto

Para los padres puede ser muy molesto cuando su bebé llora. Todos los bebés lloran a veces. Los bebés lloran por muchas razones, no solo porque tienen hambre o necesitan que les cambien de pañal. Puedes hacer muchas cosas para ayudar a que tu bebé se sienta mejor.

Para obtener más información sobre el llanto, ingresa en www.purplecrying.com.

Consejos rápidos para padres

Para obtener más información o encontrar una clínica del Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC, Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Infantes y Niños) cerca de ti, llama al 800-522-0874 o visita nuestro sitio web wic.in.gov. Obtén más información sobre el sueño seguro de los bebés.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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: