Baby feeding cues (signs)
(Published 10/2016)
Early Cues – “I'm Hungry”
- Stirring
- Mouth opening
- Turning head, seeking / rooting
Mid Cues – “I'm really hungry”
- Stretching
- Increasing physical movement
- Hand to mouth
Late Cues – “Calm me, then feed me ! ”
- Crying
- Agitated body movements
- Colour turning red
Time to calm crying baby
- Cuddling
- Skin-to-skin on chest
- Talking
- Stroking