Tips: Understand Your Baby's Body Language

When you have a new born in your life, most of your time is spent observing and discovering new things about your baby. If you’ve been trying to understand and decode some of your baby’s movements to know what he/she is trying to express then keep reading this post.

Kicking legs

If your baby is kicky legs is in all smiley and jolly mood then it means he/she is trying to express his/her happiness or wants to play. Give your baby some time and try to play with him.

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Arching back

Babies arch their back during uneasiness or pain. If your baby arches his/her back whilst you are feeding him/her, could be a sign of reflux. Help your baby relax and avoid feeding if your baby spits or cries.

Rubbing eyes

Rubbing eyes indicates fatigue. Baby rubs his/her eyes when he/she is sleepy and wants to take the trip down to sleepy town. Opening his mouth/ sucking her thumb If your baby is opening her mouth constantly, that indicates that she might be hungry. Feed your baby whenever you find her/him make these movements.

Crying

Sometimes babies cry for attention and affection when they are bored or lonely. Always take out some time to speak to your baby and play with him/her. It would keep her entertained and will shoo the loneliness away.

Ear grabbing

When your new born grabs her ear it indicated that your baby still have a strong grasping reflex. Most babies do this to self-regulate. If your baby is a little older then it might be an indication of sore ears

Folding their knees to the chest

If your baby folds his/her knees that it could be a sign of digestive discomfort like gas or constipation. After feeding always help your baby take the burp. If you are breastfeeding your baby then you should eat healthy food and avoid eating food that causes gas. Consult your doctor for the proper medication.

Sudden arm jerk

Baby can jerk her arm when she/he feels a sudden loss of contact or support. Arm jerks are baby reflex which disappear after a few months. Swaddle your baby while you’re putting her to sleep to avoid sudden arm jerks.

Also Read: Sleeping Positions For Babies: What Is Safe & What Is Not

Head banging

Baby bangs her head when she/he suffers from pain and irritability. If the head banging continues for a long period of time then consult your doctor about the situation.

These are just some of our tips that we have observed over the year. If you have any tips for all the other mothers out there. Then, do let us know in the comment section below.

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