how to breastfeed a baby

>> mom vo: what is the rooting reflex? >> expert vo: touch the mouth or cheek ofyour hungry baby, and you'll notice she roots for a nearby nipple. that's called the rootingreflex. it's a hunger cue, and one way your baby says,"hey, mom. i'm hungry!" to know when to feed, it's up to mom to watchfor baby hunger cues like these: crying or fussiness. putting hands in mouth. squirming and wiggling. smacking or licking lips.

your baby also has ways of saying, "i've hadenough." watch for these fullness cues: slowing down feeding pace. ignoring the nipple. or just plain nodding off. every baby has their own cues, but these area good rule of thumb. >> learn more about hunger and fullness cuesfor your new baby.