https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 12:50:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829180 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:57:05 +0000 swurlygurl 829180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This was our problem, and I think what was the cause of my low milk supply now. I tried everything, and could not keep that baby awake! If I could wake her back up, she would fall asleep as soon as she started sucking again... I should have started pumping right away </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829175 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:55:37 +0000 sorrycharlie 829175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I do too!</p> <p>I used to tickle her, put cold cloth on back of neck, tickle feet. if she was really out, a gentle flick to bottom of her foot worked - it's a reflex, not abuse, I promise lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829141 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:48:32 +0000 tinyperson 829141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tickling the back of the neck worked for my LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829107 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:38:29 +0000 nycbee 829107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh man - this was such an issue for us in the beginning (and still sometimes). </p> <p>we've done all of the above, plus ice cubes on the soles of her feet (yes, i know, that's intense!). </p> <p>i went to a breastfeeding support group where the LC advised "active breastfeeding" which means don't let LO fall asleep on one boob and try to keep feeding off that boob (it was resulting in marathon BF sessions). she told me to switch boobs as soon as LO got sleepy, try to burp in between, and also lay LO down on her back on the couch (you're much warmer &amp; cozier).</p> <p>my friend also recommended putting LO down on a harder surface. i sometimes put a light blanket down on a table and then put her down. she doesn't like that &amp; wakes up. :)</p> <p>i've also used my hair to tickle her face.</p> <p>good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829078 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:32:37 +0000 bamblm 829078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would hold his hand and swing his arm up and down. If he got really sleepy, I would rub his arm/leg/foot/cheek with a wet wipe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829066 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:27:55 +0000 regberadaisy 829066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>awww I miss this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829054 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:25:06 +0000 katsupgirl 829054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to play with her feet. The LC at the hospital said it was good for the baby to push against something with their feet. It somehow stimulated them to keep eating can't remember why exactly. The feet thing worked for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829052 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:24:16 +0000 Foodnerd81 829052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister had that problem with her son. She did the blowing on his face trick, and rubbing the bottom of his feet with a washcloth. It still wasn't perfect but it kept him out of the full on milk coma for a while longer. She also did the stripping down thing so he was a little colder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829035 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:18:10 +0000 MamaMoose 829035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally strip him down to his diaper so he's less warm and snuggly. And a damp wash cloth to the feet or behind the ear helps too. When LO was a newborn it was such a project to get her to stay awake to eat!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829032 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:16:36 +0000 oliviaoblivia 829032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blow in his face a bit, tickle his feet, nurse him undressed so he's a little cold, wiggle his arm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-falling-asleep-at-breast#post-829002 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:09:12 +0000 lomom 829002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is really doing a great job with breastfeeding and I love the closeness and bonding... But I think LO might be getting too much closeness and bonding lol, he gets snuggled up next to me, hands on the breast, a little milk in his tummy and he's zonked completely out. </p> <p>While adorable and heart-warming, I know he's not eating enough before he gets milk drunk and passes out. Any tips on how to keep him awake? </p>