Newborn Cues.... SLEEPY VS HUNGRY;

SLEEPY;
- Glossy eyes/eye bags
• Blank stare, seems quieter
• Red eyebrows
• Breaks eye contact, looks away
• Moving head back and forth
• Starts getting fussy
• Yawning increases
• Back arching
• Rigid, clenched fists
• Hysterical crying - as if in pain

HUNGRY;
- Stirring from sleep
• Opening their mouth
• Turning head "rooting"
• Smacking/licking lips
• Bringing hands to mouth
• Fussing
• Headbutting your chest
• Stretching and increased physical movement
• Thrashing head from side to side
• Crying - maybe to the point of turning red
• More frantic movements