Koala Hold

I've recently had a family find success with a baby who was struggling to latch - in a Koala Hold! It has been a while since I have featured this position, so I wanted to take the opportunity to share this card from the IBCLC Masterclass. It gives some detail on how to get into this position. Some parents find it awkward at first, and others fall into it more easily, but it is worth a try since it encourages that extension we often talk about in sessions, and helps the chin tuck deeply into the breast (great for babies with recessed chins, and oral restrictions). Give it a try!