Before you can begin breastfeeding, your baby must latch. Like breastfeeding, getting the proper latch benefits both you and your baby. A good latch allows your baby to receive the amount of milk they need and helps you to avoid discomfort when breastfeeding. To help your baby to properly latch, take note of your baby’s feeding cues. When your baby exhibits behavior that indicates they are hungry and ready to nurse, our simple tips can help you to properly position your baby to ensure successful latching and feeding.

1. The first step to successful breastfeeding is the latch.
Follow our 5 tips for latching your baby to make your
breastfeeding experience successful and enjoyable.
Hold your baby's head with
your fingers by one ear and
your thumb by the other ear,
hold the palm of your hand
between the shoulders
1
Hold your breast like
holding a sandwich so
your baby's mouth can
go deeper into your breast
2
Elevate your baby's
head so his chin is
off his chest
3
Place his nose across
from your nipple
before latching
4
Place his lower jaw onto
your areola & not directly
onto your nipple
5