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Babies cry because they cannot talk.
Different kinds of cries
As you get to know your baby, you’ll become the expert in
understanding your own baby’s cries in a way that no one else can. Over time, you’ll recognize particular cries as if
they were spoken words. In addition, you often can determine why your baby is
crying by the situation surrounding the cry. Following are common reasons for
Baby’s cry, and the clues that may tell you what’s up:
Hunger: If three or four hours have passed since his
last feeding, if he has just woken up, or if he has just had a very full diaper
and he begins to cry, he’s probably hungry. A feeding will most likely stop the
crying.
Tiredness: Look for these signs: decreased activity,
losing interest in people and toys, rubbing eyes, looking glazed, and the most
obvious ¾
yawning, If you notice any of these, he may just need to sleep. Time for bed!
Discomfort: Too wet, hot, cold, squished ¾ baby
might squirm or arch his back when he cries, as if trying to get away from the
source of his discomfort. Try to figure out the source of distress and solve the
problem.
Pain: A cry of pain is sudden and shrill. It may
include long cries followed by a pause. He then catches his breath and lets out
another long cry. Time to check your baby’s temperature and undress him
for a full-body examination.
Overstimulation: If the room is noisy and full of
people, rattles are rattling, music boxes are playing, and your baby suddenly
closes her eyes and cries (or turns her head away), she may be trying to shut
out all that’s going on around her. Time for a quiet, dark room and some
peaceful cuddles or a breastfeed.
Illness: When your baby is sick, he may cry in a
weak, moaning way. This is his way of saying, “I feel awful.” If your baby
seems ill, look for any signs of sickness and call your healthcare provider.
Frustration. Your baby is just learning how to
control her hands, arms, and feet. She may be trying to get her fingers into
her mouth or to reach a particularly interesting toy, but her body isn’t
cooperating. She cries out of frustration, because she can’t accomplish what
she wants to do. All she needs is a little help.
Loneliness: If your baby is alone in bed, her swing
or her baby seat and she starts to cry, she may be saying that she misses the
warmth of your embrace and doesn’t like to be alone. A simple situation to
resolve…
Worry or fear. Your baby suddenly finds himself in
the arms of Aunt Matilda and can’t see you; his previously happy gurgles turn
suddenly to crying. He’s trying to tell you that he’s scared: He doesn’t know
this person, and he wants Mommy or Daddy. Explain to Auntie that he needs a
little time to warm up to someone new, and try letting the two of them get to
know each other while Baby stays in your arms.
Boredom. Your baby has been sitting in his infant
seat for 20 minutes while you talk and eat lunch with a friend. He’s not tired,
hungry or uncomfortable, but he starts a whiny, fussy cry. He may be saying
that he’s bored and needs something new to look at or touch. Move him to your
lap or give him a toy to play with.
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