Infants should be fed according to their needs rather than to an adult prescribed time schedule. Follow babies’ cues for starting and ending feedings and do not put them on a strict feeding schedule. Babies generally let you know when they are hungry and when they are full.
Infants may be trying to tell you they are hungry if you see:
- Mouthing
- Rooting
- Crying
- Hands to mouth
- Sucking movements
- Clenched fingers
- Tight fists over the chest or tummy
Infants may need to stop feeding for a little when you see:
- Crying
- Back-arching
- Pulling away
- Looking away
- Coughing or choking
- spitting up
Caregivers should respect the infant’s need to rest in the middle of a feeding. Infants should be fed only when they are alert, awake, and interested.
Related Training:
Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
Infant and Toddler Care Training Package (26 hour / 2.6 CEU)
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