Baby Body LanguageI. Fist in mouth— Indicationa)Hungry: ruled out if the baby has been fedb)Teething: ruled out if the baby is less than【T1】
1 old【T1】
2c)Wants to suck on somethingII.【T2】
3or Puckering【T2】
4— Indication of hunger— Pacifiera)No need for a pacifier for babies older than six monthsb)Pacifier addition is sometimes caused by【T3】
5【T3】
6III. Crying— Crying loudly with clenched fists: feels hungry or【T4】
7【T4】
8— Just cry when upset— Solutions:a)Offer milkb)【T5】
9【T5】
10c)Rub his/her backd)Check for illnesse)Never bounce or【T6】
11 the baby【T6】
12f)Gently sway the babyIV. Flailing of Arms and Legs— Indication of a sense of【T7】
13【T7】
14— Solutions: wrap the baby in a blanket; hold him/her closeV. Legs Drawn Up and【T8】
15【T8】
16— Indication of gas, bloating and constipation— Solutions:a)Burpingb)Hold his/her feet and push his/her knees toward【T9】
17【T9】
18c)Rub the tummyd)【T10】
19【T10】
20VI.【T11】
21【T11】
22— Accompanied by crying: indication of a fever or being fussy— Check for symptoms of【T12】
23 or other illness【T12】
24VII. Biting or Gumming— Indication of teething— Coupled with drooling and low grade fever— Solutions:a)give a【T13】
25, clean washcloth to suck【T13】
26.b)use teething lotionsVIII. Eye Rubbing — Indicationa)Something got caught in the eyeb)【T14】
27【T14】
28 Out of breath between yells 【T15】
29【T15】
30 Eyelids drooping