Breastfeeding provides the most important nutrition for babies in the first months of life. However, mothers should also pay attention to knowing when their babies are hungry and need to breastfeed.
Usually, crying is not the first sign of hunger, but there are many other signs that your baby needs to be fed.
Licking lips or sucking fingers
When feeling hungry, children often tend to lick their lips or suck their fingers as a natural reflex to find food sources.
This is probably a very recognizable sign and will gradually increase in level such as crying louder... Therefore, mothers should observe their children's expressions to promptly respond to their wishes.
Looking back for mother's milk
One of the clearest signs is when the baby turns his head to look for his mother's breath, or moves his mouth as if searching for milk.
This movement is often accompanied by the baby opening its mouth wide in the hope of being sucked soon to relieve hunger.
Tongue movement
Sticking out the tongue and moving it up and down or from side to side is also one of the baby's natural reflexes when he wants to eat.
Breastfeeding mothers can also try to know if their baby is hungry by letting the baby taste 1-2 drops of milk on the tip of the tongue. This method will help parents accurately determine if their baby is hungry so they can prepare milk for the baby.
Fast and strong movements of arms and legs
When the baby starts to move a lot by moving his arms and legs faster and stronger than usual, it is also a sign that the baby is very hungry and needs to be breastfed immediately.
irritable, crying loudly
When babies are hungry and have not been breastfed, they tend to be irritable, upset and cry louder. Parents should comfort and soothe their babies with a delicious bottle of milk or food that suits their taste.
