Breast-Feeding: Cross-Cradle Hold

Picture of the cross-cradle hold for breast-feeding

In the cross-cradle hold, your baby's abdomen lies against yours. One hand is low on the baby's head to give control as you bring your baby to the breast to latch. The other hand (on the same side as the breast being used) supports the breast and narrows it to help the baby form a good, deep latch onto the areola.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMary Robbins, RNC, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant
Last RevisedApril 13, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: April 13, 2011
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Mary Robbins, RNC, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant

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