Football hold
The football hold finds one hand under the infant’s head pulling him
close. The breast is lifted and supported by the other hand. With the
fingers above and below the nipple, introduce the baby to the breast by
drawing him near. As explained above, stroke lightly downward on
baby’s lower lip until he opens his mouth. When his mouth opens wide,
center your nipple and pull him close to you so the tip of his nose is
touching your breast.
How Often Should I Nurse My Baby?
The first rule of feeding states: Whenever your baby shows signs of
hunger, feed her! How often will depend on the age of your baby and her
unique needs. As a general rule, during the first two months you will feed
your baby approximately every 2½ to 3 hours from the beginning of one