The general belief is that if the baby starts crying within one hour of feeding, then the baby has not received enough milk.
If the baby is hitting a growth milestone, then he might require additional milk for nourishment. This does not mean that your milk supply is less.
The general notion is that, if you have a good milk supply, you will feel fullness in the breast. The breast will be heavy with milk.
Breasts don’t feel full.
Babies suck their thumb for several reasons. Thumb sucking is a way to soothe and calm themselves. Some babies while feeling sleepy tend to suck their thumbs.
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