Metro North Hospital and Health Service Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Baby feeding cues (signs) Early cues – “I’m hungry”
Stirring
Mouth opening
Turning head Seeking/rooting
Mid cues – “I’m really hungry”
Stretching
Increasing physical movement
Hand to mouth
Late cues – “Calm me, then feed me”
Agitated body movements
Crying
Colour turning red
Time to calm crying baby • Cuddling • Skin-to-skin on chest • Talking • Stroking For more information refer to the Queensland Health booklet Child Health Information: Your guide to the first twelve months Visit the Queensland Health breastfeeding website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/breastfeeding/
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