Hunger Signs
- Kicking their legs and banging on the high chair tray says “Hurry up with the food, Mom.”
- Putting fingers in their mouth and fussing, which lets you know they may be hungry.
- Carefully watches as you prepare their food, and is excited when you present it.
- Reaches for food when they see it and says “time to eat.”
- Eats with full attention on you and anticipates the next bite.
Knowing When Baby is Full
Your baby usually makes their wishes known when they are full.
Fullness signs
- Turns their head or leans away from the spoon.
- Shuts their mouth tight and shakes their head “no” to say they have had enough.
- Pushes away their bowl and tries to knock the spoon from your hand.
- No longer appears interested in eating and looks away from you.
