subject: Why Do My Babies Cry So Much? [print this page] Your baby is the most beautiful baby in the world. You cannot even remember your life before the baby. You want to give everything you can and make the baby happy. Then why is the baby crying? Here are some common reasons.
The first thing to consider is that the baby needs to be fed. Yes, again. You might think that you have just fed your newborn, but two hours have already passed and the baby has such a small stomach. The truth is that babies need food every two to three hours as they consume a small amount of milk and are hungry again in a while. The baby spends all the time developing so not getting enough food is the main reason for crying. Look for signs that make you think that the baby is hungry. If you see that the baby takes the food you offer or makes eating sounds or drools, chances are you have to feed her again.
One common reason babies cry is that they want to sleep. It sounds simple, but it is not. Adults believe that if babies need sleep, they just sleep. However, babies get too excited when they are awake. All those new things they see, the lights, the new sounds and faces make them very tired and sometimes they get upset and cry. Relax the baby in a calm environment. Switch off the television and don't keep bright lights on. Babies get tired within an hour that they are awake and need to eat and sleep all the time. Many babies have trouble sleeping any given time and want to feel relaxed and secure. Provide this environment because sleep is vital for them.
Another thing you should know is that babies need to be held. It is actually a vital need for the baby to feel your arms and listen to your voice. This makes the baby feel safe and secure and promotes development. So if you have done everything you could think of and your baby is still crying, you should hold the baby in your arms. The need to feel the parent's presence and to be held, comes very often and makes the baby feel safe. If you get into the habit of holding your baby in your arms for some hours every day, the baby will be calmer, will face less colic and will have emotional stability sooner than other babies. So, take your time and allow the baby to adjust to the new environment.
The last thing to take care of is the environment. The baby might be crying because of cold or hot environment or because the environment is too loud. By that we mean that the world is an overwhelming new place. You might think that the baby understands and communicates, but the truth is that it is a little creature that needs help and time to adjust to the new environment. So crying could be a way of telling parents that they are making too much noise or that too many people are here to visit. Act accordingly.
