Milk Drunk Club · Digital Guide
One of the most supportive holds for latch, airflow, and comfort.
The Koala Hold Position Guide is your quick, expert-made walkthrough of the koala hold. Inside, I break down how to properly line up your baby's body, how to support their spine and airway, how to avoid common mistakes, and when this position is especially helpful. This guide is free: add it to your cart, check out with your email, and it is delivered right away.
Created by Shannon Pratten
NICU RN for more than 20 years · IBCLC for 14 years · Mom of 3
I made this guide for the 2 a.m. feeding, when you need the answer on your phone, not in a textbook. It walks you through the hold in 8 short sections, with troubleshooting for when it still feels hard.
Perfect for
- Babies with reflux or frequent spit-up
- Congestion or noisy breathing at the breast
- Parents needing better control of latch
- Overactive letdown
- Babies who prefer being upright
What's inside
- Step-by-step positioning
- Key alignment cues
- How to support baby's head and neck correctly
- Tips for comfort and milk flow
- When to use koala hold, and when not to
- Quick troubleshooting
The koala hold, upright and supported.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The Koala Hold Position Guide is a free download.
What format is it?
It is a printable PDF guide, 8 pages, one page for each short section. It downloads at checkout and by email, and reads beautifully on your phone or printed out.
When do I get it?
Right away. It is a free download, delivered at checkout and by email.
Who created it?
Shannon Pratten, a NICU RN and IBCLC. Every guide in the library is written from her clinical experience.
One guide of nine.
The Koala Hold guide is part of the Milk Drunk Club digital guide library, nine guides covering the first days, positioning, pumping, milk storage, and the holidays.
Browse the guide libraryCreated by Shannon Pratten, NICU RN & IBCLC.
