Signs of a successful latch on

Signs of a successful latch on

4 ways to determine if your baby is latched on correctly

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Lucille Beseler, RDN

Is co-author of Nurturing with Nutrition and a former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics representing over 100,000 Nutrition professionals, while also active as a clinical dietitian in South Florida.

Article in collaboration with: Melanie Bazarte, PhD

4 ways to determine if your baby is latched on correctly

successful latch

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

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