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My baby is 10 weeks 5.2 kgs. She shows hunger cues like rooting and opening mouth when finger is brought near her mouth. But when I am taking her to my breast she starts crying and fussing a lot even before latching. And while showing hunger cues she ultimately sleeps without taking feed. I can’t understand if she is refusing feed or I am overthinking. Even when she takes feed she finishes it quickly in 5-7 mins. Can a baby give false hunger cues?
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