BABY
Understanding Baby Body Language
Four common infant gestures and signals and what they mean.
Written by
Dr. Harvey Karp
Many parents think that crying is the only way babies communicate, but you’ll learn a lot by watching your newborn baby’s body language. You’ll be amazed by the repertoire of gestures or cues the newest member of your family has to help you understand their needs. Here's your guide to understanding your little one's body language.
Baby Body Language Guide
Is your baby opening their mouth or putting their hand up to their lips?
Translation: This could be early hunger.
Is Baby rubbing their eyes or staring out with glassy eyes?
Translation: This usually means fatigue.
Does your little one hiccup or look away from you when your face is close to theirs?
Translation: This could be a sign that Baby feels a bit overstimulated.
Is Baby grimacing, grunting, and bearing down a lot?
Translation: Could be that your baby needs to poop or feels the food making its way through their intestines.
For more on how to interpret your little one's behavior, check out:
How to Decipher Different Types of Baby Cries
How Your Baby Tells You They're Tired
What's Behind Your Toddler's Tantrum?
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider.
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