Posted by Jacek on 1/31/2014 to
NEWBORN
Babies are fed multiple times each day so you want to find things that can make the process as simple and pleasant as possible. Think about a baby's needs during feeding and what aspects of the process are more challenging for you. This will give you a starting point when it comes to choosing the items that will provide you with the most help.
Burp Pillows
Burp pillows serve many different purposes when it comes to feeding your baby and they will make things a lot easier when your baby is sleeping too. Benefits of burp pillows include the following:
- They reduce baby spilling
- Aid in relieving nasal congestion
- Helps to make breathing easier
- Provides support to the muscles in the back and neck
- Minimizes acid reflux
- Aids in alleviating and preventing ear infections
- Supports and elevates the total body
- Encourages proper digestion
All of this helps to keep your baby more comfortable so that she can sleep and get the rest that is needed. This also helps you because your baby will not be as cranky.
Burping Cloths
After each feeding, you will need to burp your baby to promote comfort and digestion. This can lead to some spitting up and you want to protect yourself and your furniture from the spit up. Use a burp cloth and place it over your shirt so that any spit up only gets on the cloth which can be easily washed and reused.
Waist Pillows
These look like stuffed rubber ducky floats and then usually fit around your waist. They aid in giving you some extra support to comfortable hold your baby during feeding time. These are especially helpful for moms who are breastfeeding because you do not have the convenience of simply placing a bottle wherever is best.