Lactation Consultant

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Your client’s infant is putting her hand in her mouth. What does this cue mean?
  1. It is a tired cue.
  2. It is a wet diaper cue.
  3. It is a hunger cue.
  4. It is a boredom cue.
Explanation
Answer: C - It is a hunger cue when the baby puts her hand in her mouth. Other hunger cues include sucking of the hands and fingers, turning the head to find the nipple, increased activity and movement, and making some noise, like crying.
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