I've been following the discussion about feeding cues and how sleepy
babies may not ask to be fed as often as they need to be. When I talk to
mums with babies like this, they are frustrated because they watch the
clock and try to wake the baby up at the pre-arranged interval, only to
have a really hard time waking baby, and then having a really hard time
keeping him awake at the breast. I try to combine watching the clock and
watching the baby. Most mums have already noticed their baby has periods
of lighter sleep and show behaviours such as fluttering eyelids and
squirming. It's WAY easier to wake the baby then. So keep an eye on the
clock, but watch the baby for those wakeful cues. Another good reason to
have the baby close to you instead of off in another room.

Donna Hansen
Burnaby, British Columbia (wow, is it ever sunny today!)
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