False hunger cues newborn that mislead parents
Non-Nutritive Sucking
Non-Nutritive Sucking
Babies have a natural instinct to suck, even when they are not hungry.
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Rooting reflex
Rooting reflex
When you stroke a newborn's cheek they may turn their head in that direction and make sucking motions.
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Crying
Crying
Parents may assume that every cry means the baby is hungry, leading to unnecessary feedings.
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Hand-to-mouth movements
Hand-to-mouth movements
Babies often explore their hands and fingers by bringing them to their mouth.
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Sucking on objects
Sucking on objects
Along with sucking on fingers or thumbs, newborns may also suck on toys, blankets, or any nearby objects.
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Fussing or restlessness
Fussing or restlessness
Babies can become fussy or restless for various reasons. Parents may mistakenly assume that the baby is hungry
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Rapid eye movements during sleep
Rapid eye movements during sleep
Sometime Parents assume baby is waking up due to hunger when they are actually in a normal sleep cycle.
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Increased sucking intensity
Increased sucking intensity
Babies may sometimes suck more vigorously at the breast or bottle even when they are not necessarily hungry.
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False hunger cries
False hunger cries
babies may cry as a way to communicate their needs, even if they are not hungry.
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Growth spurts
Growth spurts
During certain periods of growth spurts, babies may show increased appetite and want to feed more frequently.
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