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How to tell when your baby is hungry or full

When feeding your baby, be guided by the signs they give you about whether they are hungry or full.  Let your child decide how much they want to eat.

Baby in a high chair with a selection of finger foods in front of them.

Signs your baby is HUNGRY:

  • Gets excited seeing you prepare the food
  • Leans towards you while sitting in the chair
  • Opens their mouth when offered a spoon or food
  • Sucks their hand or puts it in their mouth

Signs your baby is FULL:

  • Turns their head away
  • Spits out food
  • Becomes unsettled
  • Loses interest
  • Pushes the spoon away
  • Clamps their mouth shut
  • Slows down eating
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