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Why does an infant cry?
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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A baby cries because he can still express his thoughts verbally, in words. Especially from the first days in the maternity hospital it is difficult for him, as the period of adaptation to people and the environment begins.
Reasons for a baby crying
[ Reason #1
One of the main reasons why your little baby cries often is hunger. Doctors say that it is most effective to breastfeed your baby only on demand. This type of feeding improves milk production.
If you decide to feed your baby artificially, you first need to offer the little person some water.
Reason #2
Spastic colic can be a direct cause of loud, sharp and very shrill baby crying. If he suffers from exactly this kind of pain, the child bends his whole body like a fish and bends, pulling his little legs right to his stomach. You need to lean the child against you, having first taken him in your arms, so that his stomach touches you, this will warm him up. You can also heat up a diaper with a regular iron and press it tightly to the stomach to warm it up, then the spasms should go away. After consulting with a pediatrician, you can give "Espumisan", but you can do without it.
Reason #3
A child can cry loudly and for a long time because of wet nappies or diapers. It is necessary to pay great attention to the cleanliness of the baby to avoid diaper rash, skin irritation. To do this, you need to carefully choose diapers for the baby and not save on them, all the time watch the little child.
Reason #4
A baby may cry hard during feeding because he drinks milk carelessly and often swallows air along with food. Carefully strain the milk and hold the baby upright so that he can burp the air. Then he will feel much better and the crying will stop after a while.
Reason #5
Small children often cry because they may not like the temperature. Heat or cold is felt strongly by small children. Therefore, the temperature should be constant all the time and exactly what your child likes and suits. Do not dress the baby too warmly if he is not cold anyway, otherwise crying cannot be avoided.
Reason #6
When you wrap up your little beloved baby, carefully smooth out the folds on the fabric you are swaddling. Small children have very delicate skin, they are sensitive to all folds and irregularities. Wavy sheets, diapers can irritate him and hurt, that's why he cries.
Reason #7
A child may cry loudly and for a long time because he is left to sleep alone. He may also cry when he wakes up and sees no one nearby. After the womb, his own crib is a whole world, huge and unknown, which scares him.
Reason #8
A baby may cry because there are strangers in the room, or too many people. Cries because of constant noise, such as a working TV, a vacuum cleaner, or long, loud conversations. Babies may also cry because the room is too light or too dark.
Helpful advice
A baby cries very often, and you will have to respond to all his discontent. No matter how tired you are of this - nothing can be done. If a child cries for a long time, then, naturally, he will take a long time to calm down later. Take a walk outside with your baby. Outside, the child can quickly fall asleep, and you will quickly come to your senses after the long whims of your baby.