Feeding is a conversation long before it involves words. Babies communicate hunger, interest, and fullness through their bodies. Turning their head away, reaching for food, leaning in, slowing down, or stopping are all meaningful cues, not behaviors to override.
In this lesson, we break down the cues babies give and what they’re telling us. You’ll learn how to recognize signs that your baby wants more, as well as signs that they’re finished. We’ll also talk about how to respond, when to offer another bite, when to pause, and when to end the meal… so feeding stays calm, respectful, and pressure-free.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify common feeding cues, including turning away, reaching, leaning in, slowing down, and stopping
Distinguish between cues that signal interest versus fullness
Know when to offer more food and when to pause or end the meal
Respond to cues in ways that feel calm, respectful, and pressure-free
Avoid common cue-misinterpretations that lead to overfeeding or stress
Build trust in your baby’s ability to guide intake
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