Definition

1. Noun:
   • Feeding on demand: The practice of feeding an infant or young animal whenever it exhibits signs of hunger or need, rather than according to a fixed schedule.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The pediatrician recommended demand feeding for the newborn.
  • Demand feeding can help establish a strong bond between mother and baby.

Advanced Usage

• "to practice demand feeding": to use the method of feeding on demand.
  • They decided to practice demand feeding after reading about its benefits.

Variants and Related Words

• Scheduled feeding (n): Feeding according to a predetermined timetable, often contrasted with demand feeding.
  • Some parents find scheduled feeding easier to manage than demand feeding.

Synonyms

• Feeding on cue: Feeding in response to the infant's signals.
• Baby-led feeding: A similar concept emphasizing the infant's initiation of feeding.

Related Phrases

• "to feed on demand": The verbal phrase corresponding to the noun.
  • It's important to learn how to feed on demand effectively.

Noun

1. feeding a baby or animal whenever it shows a need