For a baby, feeding, especially breastfeeding, is about so much more than nutrition. There are so many varied reasons your little one's may want to be cuddled up for some milk. Here are some of those reasons but you may be able to think of many more...:

• "I'm hungry! (for a full meal or maybe just a snack…)"

• "I'm thirsty!"

• "I need comfort!"

• "I'm tired!"

• "I'm scared"

• "I don't feel well"

• "I want go be closer to you and hear your heartbeat…"

• "I just woke up somewhere different from where I fell asleep and need to reassure me I'm not going to be eaten by a tiger…"

• Any other reason adult you, reading this, might also decide you need a cuddle, a snack, some reassurance or just to be close to someone you love! 

Breastfeeding isn't just a source of food so don't worry if "she just fed" or "she's not due a feed yet…" just because a book that auntie Jane gave you suggested your tiny baby (or even big toddler) should only want to breastfeed every few hours.

Follow your baby's lead and the needs of you and your baby, not the clock (or Auntie Jane's book). 

Happy feeding!