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Crying is a common sign of hunger, but there are other clues of baby body language that let you know your baby may need a snack.

compiled by Parent USA City staff

Learning baby body language is always a challenge! Here’s a “cheat sheet” on behaviors that can clue you in that your baby is hungry.

• Sucking movements
• Putting fingers near mouth
• Turning head from side-to-side
• Opening mouth
• Sucking on clothing
• Sticking out tongue
• Rooting towards anyone when held in nursing position
• Being fussy or frantic
• Puckering lips

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