Your baby may talk later but she will start communicating with you at a very early stage. She will show you signs and movements and expect you to understand. You need to be alert and with some trial and error, you will learn her sign language very soon.
Once you start feeding your baby, the most common questions will be around how much to feed and when to feed? How do you know she has had enough or she needs more?
We are going to list some of the most common signs that babies show when hungry.
Early stages (0-6 months)
- When she puts her hands on her mouth
- She is continuously nuzzling your breast
- She is licking or trying to bite her lips
- Makes a fist and puts it on her mouth
- She is awake and alert for a long time
- She is moving her arms and legs
- She is looking restless and cranky
Later (6 months – 2 years)
- Crying – at this stage, crying is the most important sign of hunger. Don’t wait until she starts crying because crying uses up a lot of her energy. If she is crying, she is completely frustrated
- She is pointing out at food items around
- Opens her mouth wide when offered a spoon
- Makes sounds to let you know she is hungry
Like any adult who knows how much food his body needs, kids also understand their appetite. So, let them decide how much they want to eat. If you have filled a bottle full of milk, and she turns away after drinking half the bottle, it means she is full. Do not compare your child’s eating habits with other children. Each baby is different. You should visit a doctor in case you think your child is eating more or eating less.
