Sentences with phrase «for early signs of hunger»

To feed him before he starts wailing, keep an eye out for early signs of hunger, such as lip licking or smacking, sucking on hands, rooting (opening mouth and turning head when you stroke his cheek), and fussing.

You should make sure you are keeping an eye out for early signs of hunger in your baby.

Look for early signs of hunger, such as stirring and stretching, sucking motions and lip movements.

Since your baby can't tell you when he's hungry, look for early signs of hunger, such as rooting around your breasts, sucking his fingers or hands, sticking out his tongue and kicking his legs and squirming, notes the La Leche League International website.

Not exact matches

According to guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), rather than nursing according to a rigid schedule, you should nurse your newborn whenever she shows early signs of hunger, such as increased alertness or activity, mouthing, or rooting around for your nipple.

(If your newborn is crying that is a late indicator of hunger, so watching for these early hunger signs can prevent crying.)

For some babies, waking early may be a sign of hunger.