Your baby’s behaviour

Your baby may not always behave like you expect them to. This section discusses what baby behaviours are normal and what to do when there is a problem.

In this section

  • If your baby bites when at the breast, there are things you can do to avoid or reduce the problem. Read more
  • A crying baby can be distressing for parents, and it may be difficult to calm them down enough to breastfeed. Read some tips on how to settle your baby, and what to do if your baby is crying inconsolably. Read more
  • Your baby will display feeding cues when they are ready for a feed. Find out how to recognise early feeding cues to give breastfeeding the best start possible. Read more
  • It may seem like your baby is always hungry. Find out about normal baby feeding behaviour, cluster feeding and what to do if you’re worried. Introducing formula is usually unnecessary. Read more
  • It might be tiring, but babies do need feeding during the night. Find out what to expect and when your baby will start to sleep for longer. Read more