Babies can have tight cheek, tongue and lip muscles which can cause a tight or shallow latch. Gentle touch and massage can help reduce this tension to help improve breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Always watch your baby for cues that they are enjoying the massage and stop if they start crying or communicating that they don’t like what you’re doing.
This video is mean for education purposes only. Exercises should be done under the direct supervision of a trained therapist or IBCLC as the needs of every baby are different.
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