How to Feed a Fussy Baby

Feeding a fussy baby can be frustrating. Often the fussiness is caused by hunger, and the baby needs to eat. Other factors can cause baby's fussiness and eating during this time might not be a good idea. Determined if baby's fussiness is caused by hunger, and then use these tips to get him to eat.

Instructions

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      Check for possible sources of baby's irritation before trying to feed her. She should have a dry diaper, a clean nose, and if she's teething, some pain reliever medication as directed by your pediatrician.

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      Be aware of what else could be causing fussiness. If your baby had his shots within the past few days, he just may not feel very good.

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      Prepare foods that you know she will eat. Don't allow her to fill up on milk first and then try to feed solids. A tummy full of milk won't want to eat.

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      Decide if where you are feeding baby is contributing to his fussiness. If baby is not comfortable, feeding will not go well.

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      Try calming a fussy baby first with a pacifier, rocking or walking, before trying to breastfeed. A calm baby will nurse better.

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      Feed on a regular schedule if at all possible. Babies who miss lunch time or snack time get too hungry and are difficult to soothe.

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      Keep baby's nap schedule on track. A tired baby will not feed well.

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