Staying awake at night while BF

I found myself almost dozing off while breast feeding last night and got very scared as I don’t think it’s safe with my sleep behaviour (baby sleeps in his own crib). Do you have any tips on how to stay awake during those night feeds?
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Sugary snacks always help keep me going and staying hydrated throughout the night :)

I get out of bed and sit on a different chair. Seems to help me x

I struggled trying to stay awake but I started playing a wee quiz game on my phone when feeding and that seems to keep me awake x

I normally watch a show and have a cold drink to help stay awake.

I removed any duvets/pillows and feed my little one laying down if I feel I’m too tired and I may fall asleep (I fell asleep holding her when she was a few days old and it scared the life out of me!) that way if you do fall asleep he won’t fall down under a blanket xx

Look at safe co sleeping. X

@Stephanie ooh which game lol? I’m also on my phone (maximum brightness) trying to distract myself to stay up x

@Stephanie haha love it, downloading now thanks!

@Emily enjoy haha xx

Get up and get a drink and snack X

I was also going to suggest random phone games

I have the same issue, ive moved the crib away from my bed so I have to get up out of bed to deal with the baby, also got a few snacks and water to have while watching videos. Also post on here to ask if anyone else is up and want to chat. Feel free to message me if you have the same problem tonight, im up and down all through the night.

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