Common mistake made by new parents!

A common mistake made by parents of newborns is mixing up sleepy and hungry cues!

Here’s what you need to know:

In the early weeks, your baby will likely only be able to be awake for 30-45 minutes at a time, and that includes time for feeding. If they've already been fed, changed, and awake for about that long it's already going to be time to start the process of getting them to sleep again.

Here's some common hunger and sleep cues:

Hunger cue:

Rooting

Open eyes/being awake

Baby putting their hand to their mouth

Sleepy cues:

Decreased activity or ridged movements

Blank stare/avoiding eye contact

Rubbing eyes or pulling hair/ears

Might even ask for a feeding if they want the comfort to fall asleep!

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