Hungry babies have a harder time falling back to sleep, but it can be tricky to determine whether your baby is waking from hunger or a feed-to-sleep association. If your baby is able to fall back to sleep independently after a feeding, this is usually a good indication they are waking due to hunger, rather than habit. However, it’s common for babies to fall back to sleep during night feedings, even if they have strong independent sleeping skills. Please speak with your medical provider if you have questions regarding your child’s intake.