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“Babies need to breastfeed when their bodies tell them to.” quote by Gabrielle Palmer
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““Babies need to breastfeed when their bodies tell them to.””

Gabrielle Palmer

About This Quote

Source Book: Breastfeeding for Dummies, 2014

Infants naturally know when they are hungry and should be fed directly from the breast.

In simple terms: Babies know when they need to eat.

Key Takeaway

Follow the baby's cues for feeding.

Themes

parenting nutrition infant care

Mood

caring practical

Type

advice educational

When to use this quote

  • newborn care
  • maternal health
  • early bonding

Key Concepts

biology responsive feeding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents distinguish hunger cues from other signals?
  • What support helps mothers maintain responsive feeding?
A Different Perspective

Some babies may have medical issues that require scheduled feeding.

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