Why Is My Baby Crying?

As a new parent, hearing your baby cry can be both frustrating and upsetting experience. You must remember that as babies, crying is the only way we have of communicating with others. If your baby is crying it is trying to tell you something. At first it can be very difficult to understand what it is your baby needs, but there are some very common reasons for your baby might be crying, and I have created this list as a guide for you to go through to find out.

First of all a common reason why your baby might be crying is because it has a soiled diaper. Soiled diapers are very uncomfortable, and not only that, they can lead to painful diaper rash which will make the situation even. You must be sure to regularly change your baby's diaper. If your baby cries even more once it's diapers and it is only because babies do not like being uncovered. You can help alleviate this by covering your feet and with a soft blanket while you are changing diapers.

You might also try swaddling your baby to calm it down. This involves simply tightly wrapping your baby in a blanket with its arms by his sides, which simulates being in the womb. This is very calming to a baby, as sometimes the feeling of being free and out in the open can be overwhelming. This is a very good way to calm your baby, and might be all that needs. You can ask a friend who is a mother or a healthcare professional to help you with proper way to swaddle a baby if you are uncomfortable with this.

Babies are also very prone to crying if they are hungry. As babies are quickly throwing their bodies need food regularly, and if your baby is hungry it is sure to let you know by crying. Even if your baby is not hungry nursing it or giving it a bottle can be calming as well. Sucking is calming to a baby for some reason, and you don't have to worry about your baby overeating because it will simply stop when it is full. If your baby was crying because it is hungry, it will most likely stop when it is full.

Gas is a common problem for babies as their bodies are adapting to eating food. If your baby starts to cry after you feed it it is likely it is suffering from gas, which can be very painful. If your baby is suffering from gas you should try to burp it. This is easily done by placing a rag on your shoulder, and then placing your baby against your chest with it's head over your shoulder and leaning forward. Then, simply rub your hand in circles on the baby's back, which is encourages the digestive system to produce a burp. Remember that your baby is very delicate, so be careful when you are burping it.

Being tired is a common reason for a baby to cry. Babies need a lot of sleep and if they miss out on sleep it makes them cranky. It is important that you have your baby on a normal sleep schedule that it adheres to each day. You must make sure to put your baby to bed on the same schedule even if it is not tired, because breaking the schedule will throw the entire thing off. I would recommend coming up routine you go through before putting your baby to sleep, which might include things like singing, humming, rocking, etc. this will encourage your baby to calm down and go to sleep and not try.

Over time you will become much more comfortable with determining why your baby is crying. These are the most common reasons, and you will probably find that he will be able to recognize which type of cry your baby is doing and know exactly what the problem is and how to solve it. This is something all new parents have to go through, so don't let it overwhelm you. Simply realize that crying is the only way your baby knows how to tell you that something is wrong and it will take some time before you can figure it out, which is fine.