Anyone have advice for keeping a newborn awake during feedings? All Violet wants to do is sleep the…

My sons doctor told me to tickle or rub his feet and honestly it was the only thing that really worked. He’s so ticklish just like his dad lol

Our Violet (also born at 37 weeks) used to have to be naked to stay awake to nurse. I would strip her down latch her, and then run a finger up and down the bottoms of her feet when she would start to doze

I normally rub my daughters back, her sides, her stomach, or feet. This usually does the trick.

I also give her breaks, and get her off my boob / bottle so she wakes up the i give it back to her 😅

I used to strip her down but my body temp normally like runs hot, so i think my body keeps her warm enough, it never works. Also tried rubbing her head but it makes her even more sleepy.

Id either tickle get feet or have her naked

A third time mama shared she would have a damp washcloth and touch baby's cheek or arm or leg with it and the sensation would keep baby awake to nurse

I always got my daughter naked and softly touched her arms, legs and face, it usually tickles if it’s light enough touch. I blew on her face and rubbed her cheeks as well.

My friend just had her baby on Wednesday and she’s having the same problem trying to keep her son awake during feedings.

I used to have yo get my daugher almost completely naked and tickle her sometimes I would have to used a wet wipe and Barely touch her with it she slept like a rock