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Tandem Nursing

The How-to of Nursing Two

By Gwen Morrison

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Two at a Time?
Do you feed them both at the same time or one at a time? Do they each take turns, nursing on their own schedule?

"Most women who choose to tandem nurse also choose to breastfeed each child individually," says Calandro. "Frequently, the older baby will nurse after the younger baby has eaten his fill. This way, the mother has the opportunity to spend a little unrestricted time with each child and give individual attention."

Calandro says that moms who choose to nurse both children at the same time find that sitting up on a bed or a sofa – where there is lots of room to spread out for the older child – works best. "She should arrange the baby in a comfortable position first, and then the more experienced nursling can snuggle in and find a cozy spot as well," she says. "Positioning is not usually a problem!"

La Grave discovered that it was easiest if the older child sat on her lap and leaned into the cradle of her arm while the baby rested his bottom and feet on the tummy of his sibling. "Once the baby got older, he would make a great game out of kicking his sibling," she says. "At that point, the best position was separately!"

For How Long?
How long do you continue to nurse two children? "As long as it feels comfortable," says Kratz. "If your feelings toward your older child's nursing needs are really becoming negative, definitely start weaning. It will be best for both of you."


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