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Is My Baby Hungry?

A hungry baby communicates through a number of signs that she is ready to be fed. Crying is often the last indicator that she is hungry.

Tips to Know if Baby is Hungry

  • She smacks her tongue and puts her tongue in and out of her mouth repeatedly.
  • She may suck her hands, fingers or lips.
  • She moves her head rapidly to find something that she thinks she can latch on and appears more alert than usual.
  • She opens her mouth wide when you touch her cheek, hair or lips.
  • She moves her arms and legs about quite excitedly.

If your baby starts crying because of hunger, you must calm her before giving her a feed. Your baby may also be more hungry if she did not have enough breast milk or formula the last time you fed her.

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nice, I didn't know that

nice, I didn't know that before.

Anonymous on Dec 01, 2009.

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