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Crying is an essential tool in the baby’s communication with the parent from the time of birth. The key is to interpret the crying properly, which may initially be troublesome for young parents. Crying doesn’t always mean there is something wrong with your baby. What are its most common causes?
The causes of a baby cry – hunger
Hunger is the most common cause of a baby’s crying. Usually parents learn to recognize this sound easily. Irritation, munching, putting fingers in the mouth are additional signals that this is what the baby needs.
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The causes of a baby crying – a diaper
The child alarms the parent by crying when he is feeling discomfort in a diaper. This is the second most common cause of crying. However, not all babies have to react like this, and less sensitive babies will not respond to a full diaper, so check the contents frequently.
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The reasons for a baby crying – fatigue, the need for closeness
When your baby is sleepy and tired, he sometimes has trouble falling asleep, which is why he becomes irritable and cries. All he needs then is to calm down and lull him to sleep. In the first months of life, he often needs to be close to his parent, demanding his closeness, just announcing it by crying. His request should be heard. Contrary to many opinions, we will not lead to this pamper your baby, it is impossible in its first months.
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The causes of a baby crying – baby colic
It affects up to 40% of babies. The peak incidence is at the 6th week of life. It is when the baby crying becomes unstoppable. She accompanies him often curling the legs. The diagnostic criteria are the so-called The “rule of three”: the baby cries more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week and more than 3 weeks. Symptoms usually disappear by 3–6 years. month of life. It is assumed that the etiology is among others immaturity of the digestive system. Colic does not require specialized treatment. Sometimes chamomile or fennel infusions, as well as diastolic medications, can alleviate symptoms. Tummy massage and soothing a crying toddler will surely help him survive this difficult time.
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The causes of a baby crying – other stimuli
A baby may be disturbed by many small things, which he informs about by crying. The ambient temperature may not suit him, he may be constricted by his clothes, or the material from which the T-shirt is made may disturb him. Too much light, too much noise, too little stimulus delivered, or the opposite situation when there are too many stimuli at the same time. Sometimes it is really hard to detect a particular reason, but as you gain experience, your parents will have less and less trouble with it.
The causes of a baby crying – teething
It is usually very painful for teeth to grow out. Children feel uncomfortable, cranky, tearful and irritable. The first tooth will usually erupt between 4 and 7 months of age. However, sometimes teething happens earlier. If the baby cries for an unexplained reason, its gums should be examined by touching them with a finger.
Baby crying – a disease
If you have met your baby’s basic needs and crying continues, contact your doctor. Crying when sick usually stands out. It can be long and monotonous, sloppy, or it can be intermittent. It is accompanied by other symptoms, the child seems “not his own”, changed. A baby that has been calm until now suddenly begins to be grumpy and tearful. In this situation, it’s worth it measure the temperature of the babyperhaps it is an infection that tires him. It is necessary to examine the whole body of the child in search of skin changes. You should pay attention to symptoms such as loss of appetite, cough, runny nose, pallor, weakness, reduced muscle tone of the child. Usually, parents notice lesions in their child very quickly. In such cases, a specialist should be consulted, and in severe cases, a visit to the HED is necessary. In younger children, the course of the disease can be electrifying and the state of health may deteriorate minute by minute.
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