Crying Baby
Babies cry. There is no changing that. Yet handling a crying baby seems easier said than done, but, with a few tips and a little patience, a parents nerves can be saved and the crying baby soothed.
First, figuring out the root of the tears is first, and it takes thinking about the baby’s instinctual needs. One reason could be that the baby is hungry. Since babies eat every few hours, they get into their own routine. If it gets thrown off, the baby might eat too fast which causes yet another reason for crying – he needs to burb. During feedings and after, make sure the baby burps to release any extra air that could cause gas or a tummy ache. Also, babies naturally suckle. The activity is comforting, and a pacifier will work instantly, especially if the baby is not hungry.
Second, having a soiled diaper makes some babies cry. Checking the diaper often will ward off unnecessary crying fits.
Next, babies cry or fuss when they are tired. Since newborn babies sleep up to 16 hours per day, this could happen often. As well, just moving around, whether rocking or walking or literally changing position, babies sometimes cry when they need to move and cannot do so independently. Some babies also prefer to be bundled or swaddled. Being snugly wrapped could give them the security they need to sleep. However, be sure to make sure he does not get to hot because that, too, could trigger crying.
There really is not exact science to figuring out why the baby is crying, but if these tips do not work, consider that maybe the baby has had enough at that moment in time. Overstimulation can cause fussiness. Turning on white noise of some kind might help the baby relax, and, if that does not work, consider the schedule and how the baby acts at that particular time each day – it could really just be that time of day.
Letting a baby cry for a little while is perfectly acceptable, although it might be difficult to listen to it. Give it a several minutes, though, and see if it just the baby attempting to relax. If it does not stop, however, consider that it might be colic. Colic is when a baby has fits of crying for several hours a day, several days per week, when the baby just cannot be comforted. If it becomes a true concern, consult the pediatrician for tips for treatment and to verify that there is not another health concern at play.
Having a new baby is exhausting, and it is important to stay healthy. When patience is wearing thin, ask for help or break to take a nap or just to have a few personal minutes to rejuvenate. Eating healthy, getting a little exercise – even taking baby for a walk, and getting some rest, is essential to maintaining some sanity. Remember that the crying is temporary, and the laughing moments will make up for the crying.
A crying baby is stressful, so know that it is fine to call the doctor when there are concerns. Doctors are trained to know when the crying is normal or something serious. Also know that parents have their limits, too. If the crying baby is causing uncontrollable stress, put him in his crib and go to another room to re-center, and if it gets worse, call a friend or family member, your doctor or a crisis intervention line.
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