The rooting reflex Prompt your baby to look for the breast by gently stroking the cheek nearest to it. Your baby will immediately turn toward your breast, open – mouthed.
Latching on Your baby should take the nipple and a good proportion of the areola into his mouth. The milk is drawn out by a combination of sucking and squeezing the tongue on to the hard palate.
Releasing the nipple To break the suction, slip your little finger into the corner of the baby’s mouth. Your breast will slip out easily instead of being dragged out.
