Sentences with phrase «natural feeding cues»

If a baby has trouble with solids, you may start to pressure your baby mealtime (without even realizing it), spoon - feeding in a way that doesn't support baby's natural feeding cues (e.g. putting a spoonful of food into baby's mouth when he isn't ready or willing to take it).

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It is generally best to have baby at the breast to establish and maintain your milk supply as they trigger the natural reactions to making milk in response to how much they have removed when nursing Feeding baby on demand meaning not on a set schedule but rather watching their hunger cues (sucking on fingers and hands, rooting) and not timing feedings is a good way to maintain your supply.

Watch for fullness cues so you don't overfeed her, and burp her frequently, particularly if she takes a natural pause during a feeding.

Moreover, frequent feeds help breastfeeding mothers establish a good milk supply, and feeding on cue can help breastfed babies adjust for natural variations in milk quality (Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences 1991).