Breastfeeding with the caboo baby carrier

Breastfeeding in the early days can be arduous. With our first baby, it took an hour just to feed from one side! I'm not sure if this is considered normal or not, but I would have given anything to have known about babywearing back then. Imagine being able to position baby in the breastfeeding position and get on with life, just like that!

While we certainly believe that nursing mothers need and deserve the rest which usually accompanies feeding time, sometimes you just need to get stuff done, so an awesome carrier in which you can breastfeed and continue on with life was an essential addition to my shopping list for the next baby. Thankfully, the caboo came on the scene just in time!

Yes, you read correctly! You can breastfeed in both the caboo +organic and the caboo dx. Let us show you how.

When feeding in the caboo +organic or caboo dx, you may need to adjust the strap so baby can approach the nipple at the right angle. You can do this by loosening the rings nearest baby’s feet. This will let the head down slightly. You may also wish to fold the strap over and down the shoulder slightly on the head side so you can easily maintain visual contact with your baby while feeding. To alternate to the opposite breast you will need to take baby out and change the inner strap to the outer strap.

Breastfeeding Position for the caboo +organic

 

Breastfeeding Position for the caboo dx

Top Tip: If feeding your baby you can tilt them towards you by placing baby’s arm closest to you down a little, resting around your waist. 
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We can't recommend the caboo enough as ideal for skin-to-skin contact, keeping baby warm and establishing breastfeeding.

As you would expect, caboo adheres to EN 13209-2:2005 and the T.I.C.K.S guidelines for safe baby carrying.

A note on babywearing safety:

• Make sure baby is in view at all times…regularly check your baby is secure and happy
• Keep baby high up on your chest… close enough to kiss (unless of course you're breastfeeding)
• Keep baby's chin off their chest and allow for free flowing air
• Baby should be held comfortably close…and fully supported
• Make sure baby is central…and the cross section is spread out under their bottom if they're in the upright position
• Don’t overdress your baby… remember your body heat will keep them warm so dress them down a layer and never cover baby’s head or face with an item of your own clothing.
• Use common sense… don’t engage in activities which may expose you or your baby to unnecessary danger or risk

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