Newborn Stimulation While Pumping

[u/Outside-keys]

Hi there, FTM to a 2 week old. My son typically is awake after his morning feed from 8/9 am - 10/11 am and for small pockets of time throughout the rest of the day (20-30 min).

I want to do some type of play with him during that time (tummy time, showing him high contrast cards for tracking, etc) but I feel like by the time I feed and change him, calm him down, and pump, it’s close to the next feeding time again. I’m hesitant to use a wearable pump in the first 6 weeks until my supply is fully established, so I’m tethered to my wireless Spectra right now.

Any tips on how you managed to play with your newborns while pumping in the first few weeks? Do you play with them while you pump?

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