I'm the proud mum of a 4½ day old little boy. He's my 2nd baby and I breastfed my 1st son for 15 months so I have a pretty good idea of what to do! With a little squirming and directing, we manage to get latched on pretty well but I'm concerned by the fact that he seems to have no rooting reflex at all. His suck is great and the pediatrician who discharged us even commented on it but didn't seem worried when I told her he doesn't turn his head to a cheek brush.

He's a very 'sucky' baby and wants nipple or finger all the time (not having much luck with his hands so far) and I tried a dummy for a bit today but he was not at all interested. I'm not worried about nipple confusion as DS1 had a strong need to suck as well and his dummy from day 4 did him no harm whatsoever.

Anyone else had this with their bub? Can it be a sign of other problems?

He's otherwise doing brilliantly and eating and filling nappies like a champ!