breastfed babies 
Hunger Cues

Babies show several cues in readiness for breastfeeding.  Tuning in to your baby’s cues will make your feeding more successful and satisfying for both your babies and for you.  Your baby does not have to cry to let you know he is hungry.   Crying is the last hunger cue.

Awakening
Soft sounds
Mouthing (licking lips, sticking tongue out, licking lips)
Rooting towards the breast (turning the head and opening the mouth)
Hand to mouth activity
Crying beginning softly and gradually growing in intensity

Try to catch your baby signals early in the cycle of feeding cues and begin breastfeeding.