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I suppose you have tried all kinds of ways to figure out why's your baby still crying - checked nappy, checked he/she's not hungry, not uncomfortable, and properly burped etc. etc. and is still crying. The question is whether your baby's taking your breast for milk, or for comfort?
You can check out Dr. Jack Newman's videos on breastfeeding which is very good, it teaches you how to tell your baby's drinking and swallowing vs. 'nibbling', which you may find very useful and become more confident in reading your baby's behavior while feeding.
http://www.breastfeedinginc.ca/content.php?pagename=videos
I hope this helps.
There are also good resources on the net that you might find helpful in telling whether your baby's hungry or tired by looking at some body languages:
Hungry:
- Mouth Movements- One [color=rgb(0, 153, 0) !important]early sign of hunger are mouth movements. These can include a wide range of movements such as smacking of the lips, the tongue going in and out, sucking motions, or opening wide and closing of the mouth repeatedly.
- Sucking- If your baby is sucking on the blanket, her hands, her fingers, or even her lips it is likely that he or she is hungry. This one is a little harder to be sure about, especially as your child gets older because sucking can also be a comfort to babies.
- Rooting- If your baby moves their head rapidly when they come in contact with something (like they are searching for something to latch on to) or they open their mouth when you gently touch their chin, lips, or cheek then it is likely that they are hungry.
- Sounds- While sounds alone don't indicate that a baby is hungry they can be a sign that they are ready for their next feeding, especially in the very young.
- Your baby may become more restless
- Crying or fussing- Crying is a late sign of hunger. It, of course, can mean a wide range of things (hungry, hot, cold, dirty diaper, uncomfortable, or gas are all reasons babies cry). However, feeding is something you should always try to do if your baby is crying,especially if feeding time has passed.
- Moving head frantically- Late hunger can cause panic and upset. This can be shown with frantic movements of the head and arms.
Signs your baby's tired: they are often very confused with hunger.
 | Making grunting or grizzling sounds, fussing or whimpering, whinging or crying. They may start out on a 'low volume' and then increase gradually to a full cry. The grunting and grizzling can sometimes sound quite guttural, like a growl. Many babies will become overtired when they have had a busy day out and about, or have been handled by a lot of visitors. |
| Sucking their fists. Using this cue may be hard, as many babies seem to have their fists or fingers continually in their mouth. But some babies will do this more when they are feeling tired, and they are trying to comfort themselves. (THIS CAN BE CONFUSED WITH HUNGER) |
| Yawning. This is one of the best signs (as it is for adults). When you see your baby yawning you should try and put them to bed straight away (whenever possible). |
| Having very jerky or 'thrashing' limb movements, particularly their arms, or a slowing down their movements with minimal activity of their arms and legs. They will tend to turn away from any attempt to distract them, or become more irritable. One moment your baby can appear content, then they may lose eye contact with you and look away. |
| Frowning. Some babies will have a definite frown over the forehead and eyes. |
Finally, all babies are different and have different body languages. It will take a bit of time and patience to figure them out. Hope this helps!
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