Question
A one-month-old baby is calm at the beginning of breastfeeding, but then starts to fidget and appear restless. If diseases, uncomfortable clothing, and hunger have been ruled out, how should this behavior be understood?
Answer
If the baby is confirmed to be healthy and the environment is comfortable, the mother can gently pat the baby’s back while breastfeeding to provide a sense of security and cultivate a stable feeding habit. Babies may be eager to eat when hungry, showing more restless behavior. It is recommended to soothe the baby during breastfeeding, communicate more with them, and tell them in a calm voice to eat slowly without hurrying.