While babies are every mother’s pride and joy, they are also the source of life’s greatest mysteries. Because they can’t talk yet, every cry and whimper can send parents, and even other family members and friends, in a panic. “Is the baby sick?” “Did I do something wrong?” “What can I do to stop him or her from crying?”

The goal of breastfeeding is to nourish and make sure that your baby is taking in enough milk. Sometimes, however, they fall asleep prematurely! Is your baby falling asleep while breastfeeding? Here are some tips on how to keep them awake!