I have been putting my four-week-old son on the breast whenever he cues, for the most part. (Sometimes, I can tell he's just using me as a pacifier and sometimes not.) He must be 11 lbs. now. Anyway, he's been spitting up lately after a little nibble, and it makes me think he really just needs to suck on something and not eat. I've read that sometimes babies are just thirsty, but I don't think it's that. I don't mind being used as a pacifier sometimes, but I have to admit I can't do it all the time. Whew! I just tried out the pacifier the hospital sent home with us. He sucks on it a bit and spits it out. He does seem to be a little more calm after some sucking on it.
Oh goodness, I am not sure what I'm asking. How do I know it's really what he needs? Will it change his cueing for milk? I don't want to miss a cue for a real feeding.
I'm worried about starting a pacifier (and which one? Is there one better for EBFing moms?) when I have to start him on an occasional bottle soon. (Three different nips! Confusion!?
Can you tell I'm a FTM?
Thanks, ladies!
Anne