How can I tell what mood my newborn's in?

You can learn a lot about your baby's mood by how he responds to sights, sounds and touch. You'll probably notice that his behaviour falls into one of six different states at any given time: 

• Deep sleep. Your baby's eyes will be closed and still. His breathing will be regular and he may make the occasional startle.
• Light sleep. This is also known as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Your baby's eyes will be closed, but they may open briefly. He may move, startle and make the occasional sucking motion.
• Drowsy. This is your baby's semi-dozing state. He's not fully asleep, but he's nearly there. His eyes open now and then, and his movements are smooth.
• Alert. Your baby's eyes will be open. His attention will be focused and he'll be still.
• Active and alert. Your baby will be bright-eyed. He'll move around and may make brief, fussy cries and startles.
• Crying. Your baby will cry hard in this state. He may squirm around and be difficult to soothe.

You may notice that your baby can't do some things while in a certain state. For example, he may not feed well if he's in a light sleep. Or he may not want to play when he's crying. 

You'll soon recognise these patterns and be able to respond to your baby's behaviours. You may learn that you need to rouse your baby a little before a feed. Or that he needs to be in an alert state before he starts playing happily. As you begin to understand your baby's wants and needs, you'll quickly become an expert in understanding and reacting to his mood.
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5 Signs That Your Baby Is Hungry

Rooting towards chest

Starts sucking tumbs or fists

Crying or coos continuously 'mmmmhh'

Opening and closing mouth

Licking and sucking toys and cloths

Every mother wants to be sure that her baby is fed and content – no-one would ever want their baby to go hungry. Unfortunately our babies cannot tell us if they are hungry with words, but babies do have hunger cues which can help you to give your baby what he or she needs. Many parents assume that crying means their baby is hungry, however crying is actually a late hunger signal – and your baby will definitely let you know that they’re not happy about it! - See more at: http://www.babyandnames.com

11 Signs That Your Baby Is Ill

Raise in body temperature

Dehydration or sore throat

Running watery stools or diarrhea

Restless crying or feeing uncomfortable for a long time

Blocked nose or running nose.

Cold Feet and Cold hands

Redness or rash on baby bottom

Sleeping for a long time than usual

Being quiet and sleepy /drowsy/inactive than normal

Starts to immitate parents gesture and activites

Shortness of breathing,Blood spots on stools

Can understand well.

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Sugar /Honey

Finger foods help your baby to start self feeding.Everytime you can notice your baby is trying hold feeding bottle,baby bowls and spoons during feeding.This indicates your little one enjoys to feed independently.Finger foods can be fruits or veggies boiled and cut into the size of little finger.Many used to give biscuits and chocolates as finger foods.This inturn spoils your baby teeth.Finger foods help teething baby to get relived from sore gums and aches.

Shark,Prawn,Mussels,Shell Fish and Sword Fish

Finger foods help your baby to start self feeding.Everytime you can notice your baby is trying hold feeding bottle,baby bowls and spoons during feeding.This indicates your little one enjoys to feed independently.Finger foods can be fruits or veggies boiled and cut into the size of little finger.Many used to give biscuits and chocolates as finger foods.This inturn spoils your baby teeth.Finger foods help teething baby to get relived from sore gums and aches.

High Saturated Foods

Finger foods help your baby to start self feeding.Everytime you can notice your baby is trying hold feeding bottle,baby bowls and spoons during feeding.This indicates your little one enjoys to feed independently.Finger foods can be fruits or veggies boiled and cut into the size of little finger.Many used to give biscuits and chocolates as finger foods.This inturn spoils your baby teeth.Finger foods help teething baby to get relived from sore gums and aches.

Milk

Finger foods help your baby to start self feeding.Everytime you can notice your baby is trying hold feeding bottle,baby bowls and spoons during feeding.This indicates your little one enjoys to feed independently.Finger foods can be fruits or veggies boiled and cut into the size of little finger.Many used to give biscuits and chocolates as finger foods.This inturn spoils your baby teeth.Finger foods help teething baby to get relived from sore gums and aches.http://www.babyandnames.com