We know how moms have the urge to have their baby gulp down the remaining bit of milk cause well, every drop of that breast milk is gold, but your baby may refuse to eat or eat less than usual. Let us assure you there is nothing wrong with it as your baby's hunger may differ from feed to feed or on different days. It is important not to keep feeding your baby when they appear full as you may end up training them to ignore their body's cues and have them overfed. Hence, it is important for you to know when your baby is full by learning their cues.
1. Turns away from the breast
If your baby thrusts your nipple out using their tongue or tries to turn their head away from the breast, your baby is probably full.
2. Seems distracted
Another sign that your baby is full or not yet hungry is that they start to look or play around instead of drinking milk.
3. The sucking slows down
You may also expect your baby to switch to slower and lighter suckling with lengthier pauses once your baby is full.
4. Hands are relaxed
You may notice at the end of the breastfeeding session that your baby's hands are relaxed with fingers extending. This can also indicate that they are no longer hungry!
5. Starts crying after feeding
If your baby starts to fuss or cry at the breast after a nursing session, it can also mean that their tummy is full.
6. Body feels relaxed
You may also sense your baby's body posture is beginning to relax and loosen up after feeding — another sign that your baby is going to be full.
7. Begins to fall asleep
Some babies tend to fall asleep while breastfeeding once their tummy is full. This may only take a few minutes of nursing as their stomachs are small and may seem drowsy once they are full.
8. Has hiccups
Many experts believe that hiccups in babies are a sign that their little tummy is too full. Hiccups may happen as a result of reflux when food and acid rise due to the fullness of the stomach.
9. Lets out a wet burp
Some babies may also experience a wet burp after feeding is over where some milk dribbles out of their mouth which assures that they are satisfied and full.
10. Lets go of the breast
Your baby may refuse to suck and release your breast after nursing which is also a signal of a happy and full tummy.
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