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Signs Your Baby Is Hungry or Full
Signs Your Baby Is Hungry or FullNow, a Health Minute.Your baby can’t tell you in words when they are hungry or full. But they can let you know through theiractions. Crying is one way a baby may tell you they are hungry. But they'll almost always try tocommunicate it in other ways first.Watch your baby for these signs of hunger: Smacking or licking lips; Putting their hands in theirmouth; Turning their head toward a breast or bottle and opening their mouth; or clenching theirhands.Here are signs your baby may be full: They may: Close their mouth or turn their head away from thebreast or bottle; Relax their body and open their fists; Start and stop feeding often; Fall asleep; Orfidget.Pay attention to how your baby acts. You’ll soon learn how to read your baby’s cues.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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