The Connected Cub

Healthy Newborn Feeding Guidelines

*Please note that these guidelines are for healthy term babies that do not require supplementation and are body feeding. These guidelines are for educational purposes and should not replace the advice of your healthcare provider.

Should you wake a sleeping baby to feed? Short answer - yes!

Ideally, your baby latches as soon as possible after birth and has a few feeds at the chest while they are still "awake" or eager to feed. From there, many babies tend to get quite sleepy - birth is tough for them, too!

In general, you want to try to wake your baby every 2-3 hours to eat. If they are very sleepy and won't wake, you can give them a little more time (ideally not over 4 hours). If they aren't already, put them skin to skin with the feeding caregiver and see what happens. Perhaps give them a finger to suck on or express some colostrum onto their lips. This may wake them enough that they will be willing to latch and feed effectively.

Baby still sleepy? Read the latest blog post for more information on sleepy babies and ways to help make sure your baby is getting what they need in the first couple of days 😍

Sleepy Little Babies As mentioned in the Instagram post (if you read it), many babies get quite sleepy in the first 24 hours after birth. When you are being told by the hospital staff or your midwife to feed every 2-3 hours but your baby won't wake up, what do you do?! Lets start at the beginning. Birth is HARD, not for everyone, but for most....

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Hello beautiful families! This is an introductory post to introduce myself and my services on this platform!

My name is Danielle Behr, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Baby-Led Sleep and Wellbeing Specialist and Post Partum Nurse. With all of that said, I LOVE working with families. Whether it is breastfeeding support, bottle or formula questions, help with your baby's sleep or preparing for your home or hospital birth, I love it all!

I am currently providing feeding and sleep support for families as well as prenatal consults for birth preparation as well as feeding preparation and sleep education.

If you or someone you know is pregnant or recently had a baby and wants more information or is in need of some support, I would be honored to help.

Please feel free to email [email protected] with questions or to set up an appointment. Due to rotating shifts working at the hospital, I do not currently have set business hours or days. I will however, usually be able to book someone in for a consult within 48 hours or less as many challenges are time sensitive.

I am currently able to provide home services in the Haldimand, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, Burlington and Stoney Creek areas. Sleep support is provided through online video appointments.

I thank anyone in advance that feels called to share my page or my name with those who may want more information. I know it isn't easy to ask for help, but you CAN reach your goals with the right people in your corner. 🤍

Yours truly,
Danielle