Why does my baby cry?

Baby cry! It is the only way that the baby can communicate with you. A mother provide her baby with everything she need. Be it food, comfort and warmth. Though it is difficult for you to understand it initially, as time goes you will recognize your baby's needs.


As your baby grows, she’ll learn other ways of communicating with you. She’ll get better at eye contact, making noises and smiling, all of which reduce her need to cry for attention.

In the meantime, here are some reasons why your baby may cry:

Wants to be held. Your baby needs a lot of cuddling. Simple touch and stroke from the mother can calm her. Physical contact and reassurance to comfort her. So it may be that she just wants to be held.

Hunger. Learning to recognize the signs of hunger will help you start feeding your baby before the crying stage. This is one of the most common reasons that your baby will cry. The younger your baby is, the more likely it is that she’s hungry.

Nappy change. Wet nappy may cause uneasiness. Your baby may protest if a soiled nappy, or wet clothes are bothering her. At times, she may not mind if her nappy is full and may actually enjoy the warm and comfortable feeling. But if your baby’s tender skin is being irritated she will most likely cry.

Colic & Gas. Tummy troubles associated with gas or colic can lead to lots of crying. Sometimes you might not be able to figure out what’s wrong when your baby cries. If your baby often fusses and cries right after being fed, she may have some sort of tummy pain. 

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Feeling too hot or too cold. Being inside the mother's womb for 9 months, newborn likes to be bundle up and keep themselves warm. Newborn babies can’t regulate their body temperatures easily. If she feels too hot or too cold, she may cry.

Is tired and needs rest. Often, babies find it hard to get to sleep, particularly if they are over-tired. You will soon become aware of your baby’s sleep cues. Whining and crying at the slightest thing, staring blankly into space, and going quiet and still are just three examples.

Feeling unwell. Unusual cry or unusual quiet signs something wrong with the baby. If your baby's unwell, she'll probably cry in a different tone from the one you're used to. It may be weaker, more urgent, continuous, or high-pitched. If she usually cries a lot but has become unusually quiet, this may also be a sign that she's not well.



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