8 signs your baby is hungry (video)

8 signs your baby is hungry

Newborns need to feed often.

One to six hours between feeds is normal.

If you can spot the early signs, feeding will be calmer.

Early signs:

• licking lips when stirring from sleep
• sucking at hands, tongue, feet or clothes
• mouth opening and closing
• turning head (also called ‘rooting’)

Your baby may not have all of them!

Getting hungrier:

• head bobbing
• fussing
• moving head frantically

Too late!

• crying

It’s harder to feed a baby who is crying.

Look out for the signs.

Your baby is a great guide.