Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby breast milk, usually directly from your breast. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter. It's also one that's likely to draw opinions from friends and family.

Many medical experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively (no formula, juice, or water) for 6 months. After the introduction of other foods.

Signs Your Baby is Hungry

One of the most common ways your baby will let you know they're hungry is to cry. Other signs your baby is ready to be fed include:

Licking their lips or sticking out their tongue

Rooting, which is moving their jaw, mouth, or head to look for your breast

Putting their hand in their mouth

Opening their mouth

Fussiness

Sucking on things