Hunger cues
Your baby will let you know when she or he is hungry
-How to tell if your baby is hungry
Look for cues to start a breastfeeding
- Hands and fist go toward the mouth
- The baby is sucking on his or her hands
- Eyes fluttering quickly while sleeping then when awake
- Head turning towards the breast (rooting)
- Opening his or her mouth or smacking lips
*If your baby is crying for the breast, it may mean a missed feeding cue. Your baby may then be too hungry and it may be harder time to calm down and latch on. Don't let your baby get over hungry.
Adapted from Nurturing with Nutrition by Dr. Melanie Bezarte and Lucille Beseler, RDN
