The correct way to remove a baby from the breast involves breaking the suction gently to avoid nipple pain or damage.
How to Break the Latch
The most effective and gentle method is to insert a clean finger into the corner of the baby's mouth between their gums and your breast. This will break the suction, allowing you to detach the baby from the breast comfortably.
- Insert Your Finger: Gently slide your clean finger into the side of the baby's mouth, breaking the seal.
- Remove Baby: Once the suction is broken, you can easily and painlessly remove the baby from your breast.
- Avoid Pulling: Never pull the baby directly off the breast without breaking the suction first, as this can cause nipple soreness or damage.
Why this method is preferred:
- Prevents Nipple Trauma: Breaking the suction before removal minimizes the risk of nipple pain, soreness, or damage.
- Gentle for Baby: It's a gentle way to detach the baby without startling or causing discomfort.
- Effective: It reliably breaks the suction, making removal easy.
