On-Demand Feeding

"Babies who are breastfed should be fed on demand, or rather, whenever they seem to be hungry. This directly contradicts standard practice of formula feeding, and that can be a huge problem because that is the infant feeding method that most people possess any knowledge of. On-demand feeding promotes a healthier metabolism for both mother and baby, a healthier digestive process for baby, and helps to maintain the mother's milk supply. Breastfed babies who are fed on demand have less incidence of colic, constipation, gas, or other digestive complaints that are associated with the lowered digestibility of scheduled formula feedings".

- From "Breastfeeding basics: the importance of on-demand feeding"

On-demand feeding is also referred to as "Cue Feeding"

Other sources:

"Cue Feeding" - LactationConsultant.info

"Cue Feeding: Wisdom and Science" - La Leche League International

"Examining the Evidence for Cue feeding of Breastfed Infants" - StorkNet.com

[http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/basics/hunger-cues.html "Hunger Cues: When do I feed baby?" - KellyMom.com]