Is Your Baby Hungry or Full? Responsive Feeding Explained
Even if they can't talk yet, babies have all kinds of ways to tell us when they're hungry and when they've had enough.
In this video, you'll learn all about the practice of responsive feeding and how to understand, recognize, and respond to your baby's hunger or fullness cues. You can practice responsive feeding when breastfeeding, bottle feeding and when providing solid foods.
Additional Information from HealthyChildren.org:
Responding To Your Baby's Cries
How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat?
The First Month: Feeding and Nutrition
Making Sure Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk
Breastfeeding On Demand
Amount and Schedule of Formula Feedings
Growing Healthy: Baby Food & Feeding
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