Breastfeeding on vacation
Vacations with a baby who is still breastfeeding are easier to organize and more enjoyable. The food is always there, at the right temperature and hygienically safe, so you can feed your baby at any time.
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Breastfeeding at the seaside
- Cold sea water will not affect breastfeeding, nor does sea water contain any ingredients that would affect breastmilk production.
- You will enjoy swimming even more than usual; it will alleviate the back pain that every mother feels, and it can also contribute to the loss of any excess weight
- Sunbathing has no effect on breastfeeding; take care that your breasts or areolas do not get sunburned, because it can be very painful
- Sunscreens do not enter the bloodstream in larger quantities; nevertheless, using a herbal one is recommended. When applying the sunscreen, be careful not to apply it on the areas from which the baby could ingest it.
- Do not use self-tanning products during breastfeeding
- After swimming, change out of your wet bathing suit; the moisture retained around the nipples in a synthetic suit is conducive to the development of fungal infections (thrush)
- If you are breastfeeding on the beach, wash your breasts with fresh water before breastfeeding to wash away sweat, sand and sea salt. Sit comfortably in the shade with your baby, if it will make you feel more comfortable, cover yourself with a light scarf.
Do I need to breastfeed my baby more often during the summer vacation?
In summer heat, babies also have an increased need for fluids. An exclusively breastfed baby gets water only from breastmilk, so he/she needs to be offered to suckle more often. The child him/herself will ask to suckle more often; don't be surprised if these feeds are short; your baby is thirsty, not hungry, so foremilk, with a higher water content, is enough. If your child is already getting solid food, after the age of 6 months, give him/her water to drink more often.
