A baby who seems "lazy" wants to breastfeed but can't. A baby who isn't latching and nursing well, or is falling asleep at the breast or is difficult to rouse, should be thoroughly examined for physical problems, and should never be brushed off as unwilling or unable to feed.
Abnormal mother's nipple: It is possible that the nipple is inverted too deeply or the nipple is too large for the size of the baby's mouth, causing obstacles that make the baby lazy to suckle. Incorrect breastfeeding position: This is one of the very common reasons why babies are lazy to breastfeed.
Lazy Nurser/Baby Sleeping at Breast
If baby starts dozing off you can tickle his/her feet, take a burping break, strip them down to nothing but a diaper so they aren't too warm and cozy and if they really won't wake up, you can even try running a wet wipe down their back (that one really wakes them up!).
Poor feeding, a lack of interest in feeding or a problem receiving the proper amount of nutrition, is a nonspecific symptom seen in newborn and young infants that can result from many conditions, including infection, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, structural abnormalities, and neurological disorders.
If a baby feels unstable, has to turn their head into an awkward angle, or is prevented from using their feeding reflexes; they may find it difficult to latch and might cry or pull away from the breast.
For instance, gas and digestion issues can be making her unlatch over and over. A fast letdown might mean more milk gushing out than she can take, while a slow flow could be frustrating her. Congestion could make it hard for her to swallow, as can medical issues like silent reflux.
Babies will often fight or get upset if they haven't got a clear airway or do not feel like they're in a stable position. One thing to try is letting your baby control their own head, lean back so they snuggle their whole body into you – putting pressure or support on their shoulder blades can help too.
No baby comes out "too lazy" to feed, and thus unable to survive unless there is something physically hampering his or her natural abilities. No baby is "greedy" and demanding more food than she or he needs, but they may be struggling to get enough milk for some reason.
A good latch means your baby is properly positioned and attached to your breast, allowing them to effectively and comfortably remove milk. A poor latch, on the other hand, can lead to problems such as nipple pain, cracked or bleeding nipples, and a decreased milk supply.
The important thing is that, in the early weeks and months, your baby sets the pace. The length of a feed depends on how long it takes for milk to go from your breast to your baby. For some mums and babies, this happens quite quickly. For others, it's on the slow side.
With the fretful underfed infants there is often a history of constant crying and irritability associated with frequent but short feeds. Colic and vomiting are common and the infants look undernourished and show poor weight gain.
Some babies simply take longer than others. Baby may get more efficient as she grows, so you may (or may not) see the length of feedings shorten a bit in coming weeks. If baby has been taking a long time to nurse because she's falling asleep often, she might have a shallow latch.
Sometimes your baby will seem to be hungry all the time because he's having a growth spurt (that's when he's growing more quickly so he needs to feed more often). The more milk your baby takes from the breasts, the more milk your breasts will make.
Your baby's wake windows are so short at this age, so we want to do whatever we can to keep them awake long enough to take a full feed. You can take your baby's clothes off, rub their face or put a wet washcloth on their feet, we just want to stimulate them enough to stay awake for that full feed.
During a growth spurt, your baby may appear to be hungrier than usual. If breastfeeding, he may demand nursing more often. If bottle-feeding, he might drain the bottle and want a little more. On the flip side, during a growth plateau, your baby's appetite will reduce and his milk volumes decrease.
Signs of a Poor Breastfeeding Latch
You can see that they have their lips tucked in and under, instead. You can hear a clicking or smacking noises as your little one tries to suck. Your breast milk supply is low.
Mothers of full-term babies often choose to pump exclusively when they struggle with latching or supply issues and when they don't receive enough support in the early days of breastfeeding—both of which happened to me.
In the Australian hold, your baby is held vertically and straddles your thigh, facing you. Your knee supports your baby's bottom, while one hand is low on the baby's head to give control as you bring your baby to the breast to latch.
At about 2 months of age, babies usually take 4 to 5 ounces per feeding every 3 to 4 hours. At 4 months, babies usually take 4 to 6 ounces per feeding. At 6 months, babies may be taking up to 8 ounces every 4 to 5 hours.
Some babies with allergies or food sensitivities exhibit fussy nursing behavior. Often when there is a sensitivity to something in mom's diet, baby will come to the breast hungry but when she tastes/smells something in the milk that will cause her GI distress, she pulls off, bats her head back and forth, etc.
3 Months CRISIS:
This is the most common time for mothers to give up on breastfeeding, as its a very challenging time. Some babies will have it at 4 months, specially boys. Why: There are a lot of changes in both the mum and the baby. The baby goes through a maturing phase, the brain is developing neuronal connections.
New mums should be advised that it is normal for their baby to cry more if they are breastfed, say experts. The Medical Research Council team says this irritability is natural, and although formula-fed babies may appear more content and be easier to pacify, breast is still best.