Hunger Cues

Babies show many signs that they are hungry. If you catch these early hunger cues, feeding will be more
successful and satisfying for both you and your baby. Crying is a late hunger cue. Early hunger cues are as
follows:

  • Awakening.
  • Soft sounds.
  • Mouthing (licking lips or sticking tongue out).
  • Rooting (turning the head and opening the mouth).
  • Hand to mouth movements.

Try to catch your baby’s feeding cues early
in the cycle...
avoid crying...
and begin breastfeeding.

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