Crying Babies

Is crying good for babies? Babies are known for their loud and continuous crying, especially when they are feeling hungry, uncomfortable, or even in need of some comfort. Crying is a baby’s way of communicating and it’s important to take the time to understand why your baby is crying and how to best respond. It can be difficult to figure out why a baby is crying, but taking the time to try and identify the cause can help you properly provide comfort and care. Please keep reading for details on the following topics:

Reasons why babies cry

Things to do when a baby is crying

Ways to comfort a baby

Fussy baby

How to manage the feeling overwhelm

REASONS WHY BABIES CRY

Hunger- the cry begins as a whimper which grows louder and longer and stops after he receives a feed

Soiled diaper

Tiredness

Feel to hot or cold

Feeling bored or lonely

Feelin pain or discomfort- the cry begins strongly and high pitched

Constipation

Colic

Discomfort from over eating or swallowing too much air during feeding

An illness or injury, for example a cold or insect bite

Overtired or overstimulated cries when the environment is too noisy

THINGS TO DO WHEN THE CHILD IS CRYING

Check for signs of illness such as fever

Check for bite marks, rash or cause of baby’s irritation

WAYS TO COMFORT BABY

Offer baby a feed or a pacifier

Gently rock the child

Place baby in a quiet and safe place

Avoid overfeeding the baby

Help prevent abdominal gas by burping the baby

Wash hands frequently to avoid illnesses

Offer a massage to baby for comfort

Avoid harming baby by not smacking or shaking the baby

Change the soiled diaper is changed when soiled

THE FUSSY BABY

Do you have a fussy baby? If so, you know how hard it can be to care for them. Fussy babies require a lot of patience, understanding, and extra care to ensure their safety, health, and happiness. From understanding their needs to managing their crying, there is a lot to learn about caring for a fussy baby. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of taking care of a fussy baby, from their needs to how to soothe them.

HOW TO CALM A FUSSY BABY

Swaddling

Making Calming sounds such as humming to remind baby of being in the womb

Holding baby close and moving around with him/her

Offering baby his/her hand to such onto

Recognizing and addressing baby’s hunger cues

Recognizing and addressing common causes

Offering skin to skin contact

Offering baby a feed

The mother should cut back of eating gas forming foods, dairy products and caffeine which might cause baby’s fussiness

Ensuring that the diaper is free from urine or stool

Ensure that baby is not too hot or too cold

Baby may require review by a doctor due to being ill

Offering baby a massage or back rub

Ensuring that baby has burped

Lay baby with his / her belly rested against the mother’s abdomen until settles

Avoid overfeeding

Offer a pacifier

Singing to baby

Taking baby for a ride in the car or stroller

CAUSES OF FUSSINESS

Hunger

Food sensitivity

Dirty diaper- soiled diaper

Temperature- cold or hot

Fatigue

Illness

Vomiting

Overstimulated

Bored