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R E C O G N I S I N G Y O U R B A B Y ‘ S C U E S

Crying is the very last sign of hunger, so if you manage to pick up your baby’s messages

before then they will be used to you anticipating their needs and won’t feel the need to

cry for them. The cues can be split into early, mid and late and usually the baby will work
their way through until you get the hint.

Early cues

Clenched fists

Starting to stir

Turning head/rooting

Mouth opening

Mid cues

Stretching
Increased movements

Putting hand to mouth

Late cues

Agitated movements

Turning red in the face

Crying