10 Cool Things You Can Do While Breastfeeding

Although the act of breastfeeding seems like a fun and simple way to sit back, relax, and enjoy with your baby, it can sometimes also make you feel like you're stuck sitting on your couch – especially if you're a multitasker.

Consequently, as soon as you realize you're spending most of your time breastfeeding, you wish to do something productive. Fortunately, there are plenty of productive things you can easily do at the same time as you're breastfeeding your little one. Here are a few examples:

#Interact With Your Baby

As breastfeeding is a great time to bond with the baby, interact with your little one as much as you can. Sing your favorite song or lullaby, talk to your cute baby about your day or your plans for the future, or simply stare at him. The more you interact with your newborn, the faster you're teaching him essential language skills - which she really needs.

#Read a Great Book or Magazine

Are you an avid reader? If so, breastfeeding will be a perfect time for you to catch up on your favorite book or magazine. Be it a tangible book or an intangible e-book; reading is probably one of the easiest tasks you can do while you're breastfeeding. All you need to do is turn the page using your finger. Alternatively, if you don't have a book, you can read a newspaper too.

#Listen to Your Favorite Music

If you're a music lover, you can make the most of your breastfeeding time by listening to your favorite songs, podcasts, or audiobooks. You can even watch a movie using earphones if your little one can suck your breast with minimum hand support effectively. Listening to soft, soothing music during nursing is arguably the most enjoyable way to beat breastfeeding boredom.

#Browse the Internet

If you have your phone or tablet around, you can do many productive things online while breastfeeding. From cleaning up your inbox and looking up a new recipe to doing online shopping and reading the news, there are countless things you can do online with a single hand.

#Watch TV

When was the last time you sat down and watched your favorite TV show? Probably not for a while! Since you're in one place for about half an hour, it's time to turn on your TV and catch up on all those programs you've been missing for a long time. However, if your baby is a bit older, he may get distracted and stop nursing. To avoid this, you're recommended to use an opaque nursing cover to breastfeed your child while watching the TV.

#Make a Few Phone Calls

Breastfeeding is also the perfect time to catch up with your long-distance family members and friends. Browse your contact list and make an old-fashioned phone call to someone you love to get in touch with. It can be anyone special to you – your mom, your college friend, or even your partner working in the office. Just be careful not to make a video call as it can distract your little one.

#Do Some Sewing, Knitting, or Crafting

If you're fond of sewing, knitting or crafting, then breastfeeding is the perfect time to show your creativity and be productive. You can do whatever you love to do - mend a tear in clothing, knit a sweater for your little one, or craft something special for your baby's siblings. Just make sure you prop the baby up using a soft nursing pillow. This will help you keep the needles away from your little one.

#Write, Paint, or Draw

If you are a blogger or just have a flair for writing, then get that pen and start writing your thoughts on a paper. Later, you can finalize your rough draft on a laptop or desktop computer. You can even write out your to-do list to get everything done in a perfect manner during your busy day. Likewise, painting and drawing are also productive ways to take full advantage of those quiet and lengthy breastfeeding sessions.

#Eat and Drink

If your newborn is eating, why shouldn't you grab something nutritious and delicious too? Since breastfeeding burns about 300-500 calories a day, eating healthy snacks becomes inevitable to keep your energy levels up. Eat one-handed snacks – like fruits, biscuits, nuts, chips, and hard-boiled eggs – and keep a large glass of water right next to your snack plate to ensure you'll drink enough to stay well-hydrated during breastfeeding.

#Just Relax

Sometimes, all you want to do is relax yourself and have a little chill-out time with your little one. If that is the case, simply sit in silence, put your feet up and concentrate on your breathing to feel fully refreshed and rejuvenated. Remember, there is nothing better than catching up on that much-needed rest while nurturing your little one at the same time!