Signs of a successful latch on

4 ways to determine if your baby is latched on correctly

Latching on is the term used for a baby drawing the nipple and enough of surrounding areola into his mouth and sucking breastmilk using his lips, cheeks, tongue, jaw, and palate. 

• lips are turned outward 

• nose and chin touch breast 

• about 3/4" beyond nipple is in mouth 

• if lower lip is pulled down, tongue is visible

Adapted from Nurturing with Nutrition by Dr. Melanie Bezarte and Lucille Beseler, RDN