Feed your baby while they are still asleep or in a very drowsy state
Choose a time before your baby’s longest stretch of nighttime sleep
Keep the room dark and quiet
Hold your baby gently and avoid fully waking them
Offer the breast or bottle slowly
Burp your baby if needed
Put your baby back to sleep right after feeding
Watch for signs that your baby is too awake to continue
Stop if your baby resists or seems uncomfortable
Follow your pediatrician’s guidance on timing and frequency
