Hunger Cues
Feed me before I start crying. I may…
- Open my mouth
- Suck on my hand
- Look toward or turn my head towards my caregiver
- Put my hand on my stomach
- Whine or fuss
- Beat my arms over my head
- Move my arms and legs towards caregiver or food
- (Older) Vocalize
When I am hungry, my arms are flexed and hands are grasped under the chin
Fullness Cues
If bottle feeding, don’t make me finish the bottle if I’m full. When I am full, I will…
- Stop sucking
- Let go of the nipple
- Close my mouth or tighten my lips
- Relax my tone and open hands
- Look away or turn my head away from my caregiver
- Seem drowsy, yawn, or rub my eyes
- (Older) Gesture to refuse food, arch my back, push or crawl away
When I am full, I will extend my arms and legs and slow my sucking.
