Babies cry in their early life.In their first three months, your baby will cry a lot.Babies cry when they want to be held, fed, or uncomfortable.They cry when they are tired or stressed.After three months, your baby will cry differently for different needs.Some scientists think that crying sounds can communicate different needs in newborns.You should always respond to a baby's cry even if you don't know what kind of crying it is.It's important to react quickly to a baby.
Step 1: The "hunger" cry can be learned.
A baby who is ready to be fed will start crying slowly.The cry will become loud and rhythmic as it builds in volume.Individual wails are likely to be short and low-pitched.Unless you have recently fed your baby and are certain that he doesn't need more to eat, the cry of hunger is a sign that you should feed him.
Step 2: Learn how to cry.
A baby who is in pain is likely to cry.The cry may be harsh.The cry will be loud, brief, and piercing.This cry is designed to communicate quickly.If you hear a cry for help, respond immediately.There are diaper pins or fingers to look for.If you don't see anything, try to calm the baby.The baby may need some comforting.If your baby has a hard stomach, it may be due to gas.Hold your baby upright when nursing to limit stomach gas.Call your doctor if your baby's eye is red, swollen, or tearing.A scratch in her eye can cause pain.The baby may be sick or injured in the case of long crying.If your baby cries more when being held, you should call a doctor.If your baby is under three months old, you should call your doctor immediately if she has a high temperature.
Step 3: Learn how to cry.
It's mild and can start and stop, or go up and down in volume.Don't hesitate to soothe your baby when he fusses if you ignore his crying.It may mean that your baby wants to be held.Babies fuss at the same time every day, usually late in the afternoon or early evening.Babies want to be held.Newborns are used to being held in confined spaces.Check the diaper of a baby.It is possible to indicate a wet or dirty diaper by crying.The temperature should be checked.Your baby is too hot or too cold.The cry can be a sign of frustration.A baby is not able to sleep.The baby can be under-stimulated if the cry is loud.Newborns cry to stop stimulation.Light source, volume of music and baby's position can be adjusted.If a newborn does not stop fussing when you soothe him, don't worry.Babies fuss in the first three months of life.
Step 4: Understand normal crying.
She may continue to cry when you have checked for hunger, pain, and discomfort and soothed her.Babies need to cry in the first three months.It sounds like a normal crying.Your baby may have too much energy.The Period of PURPLE Crying is a great resource to help you understand normal crying.This program helps you understand the characteristics of crying in healthy babies.Long term crying can last up to five hours a day.
Step 5: Determine if you are crying.
A baby will cry with no cause.The cry is high-pitched.It may sound like your baby is crying.The baby may show signs of stress by clenching their fists, curled up legs, and stomach.At the end of an episode of crying, your baby may pass gas or soil his diaper.Colic crying lasts at least three hours per day, more than three days per week.Colic crying occurs at the same time every day, around the time of normal crying.It's a good idea to keep a diary of when your baby cries and how long it lasts.If you don't know if the crying is due to colic or not, talk to your doctor.There is no known cause of the illness.There is no proven remedy.When nursing a baby, hold him upright to limit stomach gas.After three or four months of age, your baby shouldn't cry.There are no ill effects on a baby's health or growth from colic.
Step 6: Be aware of abnormal crying.
Some cries could be telling you something is wrong.An abnormal cry can be three times louder than your baby's normal cry.It might be low-pitched.A cry that persists may be a sign of a serious illness.If your baby is crying in a strange way, you should call a doctor.If your baby has been dropped or bumped, you need to see a doctor right away.If your baby is crying or moving less than normal, she needs to see a doctor.Call the doctor if your baby is breathing or moving in unusual ways.If your baby is blue in the mouth, you should call an ambulance.