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Infants communicate in their early lives by crying. Your baby will often cry for three months after birth. Babies cry when they want to be held, fed, or feel uncomfortable or in pain. They also cry when they are too excited, bored, tired, or upset. Your baby's cries will contain more information as they get older: after three months, your baby will cry in different ways with different needs. Some scientists believe that the different sounds of crying represent different needs, even in newborn babies.Even if you're not sure what the cry you hear is saying, you need to always respond when your baby cries. A quick response to the baby is essential for their development.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Understanding the Common Cry

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   Understand the "hungry" cry. When a baby wants to eat, the crying often starts low and slowly. The crying will gradually increase to a loud and rhythmic level. The crying wailing in a short, soft wave. Crying when hungry is a signal for you to feed your baby, unless you have just finished feeding and are sure your baby doesn't want to eat more.

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   Understand the "pain" cry. Babies who are in pain often start to cry suddenly. The cry shrieked and shrill. Each cry will be loud, short and intense. Such a cry represents urgency! If you hear a painful cry, respond immediately. Find out if there are nappy pins that are not installed or if your baby's fingers are stuck. If you don't find anything, try comforting your baby. The pain may go away and your baby needs relief.
   • If your baby has back cramps and colic, the crying in pain can be caused by gas. Comfort your baby, keep your back straight while feeding to reduce gas in the abdomen.
   • If your baby's eyes become red, swollen, or scratched, call your doctor. Your baby's eyes may be scratched or something falls on, such as an eyelash, causing him or her pain.
   • In the case of crying due to prolonged pain, the baby may be sick or injured. Call your doctor if your baby cries more often when held or swayed, especially if you find your baby has a fever. If an infant under three months of age has a fever of 38 ° C, call the doctor right away even if the baby is not fussy.

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   Understand the cry. This crying pattern is usually small, intermittent, or a little big. Nagging cries are usually loud when you're not paying attention, so don't be afraid to comfort your baby when it's fussy. A squealing may indicate that your baby is uncomfortable or simply wanting to be held. Children are often fussy at the same time of day, in the late afternoon or early evening.
   • Babies cry when they want to be held. Babies often cry when they want to be held because they are used to tight spaces.
   • Check the diaper when the baby is fussy. A fussy crying can be a sign that the diaper is wet or dirty.
   • Check your body temperature. Babies can be fussy because they are too hot or too cold.
   • Fussy crying can be understood as irritability. Babies can be fussy when they cannot sleep.
   • A fussy cry can also be understood when a baby is too excited or bored. Sometimes babies cry to relieve that excitement. Try adjusting light sources, music, or the baby's position.
   • Don't worry too much if your new baby won't stop crying when you comfort it. Some babies often fussy and cry for a long time in the first three months of life.
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Part 2 of 2: Understanding the Extended Cry

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   Recognize a normal, lingering cry. Even if you have checked if your baby is hungry, in pain or upset and soothed, your baby can continue to cry. Sometimes a baby simply wants to cry, especially during the first trimester. Usually a long crying sound can sound like a normal squealing cry. The baby can be overly excited or over-energized.
   • A normal, prolonged crying does not happen very often. You can't be confused with the cries of colic, when your baby cries without reason at least a few times a week.

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   Recognize abdominal cries. A child with a stomachache will cry unreasonably harshly. Crying sounds painful and often shrill, like crying from pain. The baby can be seen signs of stress such as: hands clenched, legs flexed and stomach curled. Your baby may deflate or release a diaper after each crying due to colic.
   • Abdominal cries occur at least three hours a day, more than three days a week, for at least three weeks.
   • Unlike normal long-lasting cries, cries caused by colic usually happen at the same time of day, close to the usual fussy time.
   • Try to record the times your baby cries and when he cries if he seems to cry a lot. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure if your baby is crying due to colic.
   • The cause of abdominal pain has not been discovered and there is no cure. Soothe the baby when the stomach ache, keep the back straight while feeding to reduce the gas in the abdomen.
   • Your baby will stop crying from colic after three or four months of age. Abdominal pain does not have a long-term negative impact on the baby's health and development.

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   Recognize unusual crying. Some types of crying can tell you something serious has happened. The abnormal cry was very shrill, three times higher than the normal cry. Or the sound can be strangely low. A long or small, long cry can indicate that your baby is seriously ill. If your baby cries in a way that you find strange, call your doctor.
   • If your baby is dropped or hit hard and cries abnormally, see a doctor right away.
   • You should also take your baby to the doctor if he or she cries abnormally and moves or eats less than usual.
   • Call your doctor if you notice unusual breathing, fast or heavy breathing, or unusual movements in your baby.
   • Get emergency medical help if your baby's face turns pale, especially the mouth.
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Advice

• If your baby cries a lot and you feel too upset or tired, ask a friend or family member for help so you can rest.

Warning

• Talk to your doctor if you are afraid you may or may be thinking about hurting your baby.