Question
How to break the habit of a breastfeeding baby falling asleep with a nipple?
Answer
Measure the baby’s trace elements to confirm if there is a calcium deficiency, as calcium deficiency may lead to the baby being excited and unable to fall asleep, thus affecting sleep quality and causing problems like crying at night. Additionally, ensure that the baby has consumed enough milk before bedtime, as usually, the time when a baby feels full does not exceed 20 minutes. When they feel full, they will naturally loosen their mouths. If you find that the baby is not yet full but is falling asleep with a pacifier or nipple, you can use methods such as gently patting their feet or stroking their hands to keep them awake until they are truly full and have loosened the nipple before falling asleep.