All babies cry……….. It is there way of saying something isn’t right. Sometimes you will be able to find the reason for your babies’ distress and deal with it. At other times all you can do is try to comfort or distract your baby. If it’s not obvious why your baby is crying, think of possible reasons. Could it be:

Hunger?

Wet or dirty nappy?

Wind?

Colic?

Feeling hot, cold or uncomfortable?

Feeling tired and unable to sleep?

Feeling lonely and wanting company

Feeling bored and wanting to play?

It could be none of these things. Perhaps your baby simply feels overwhelmed and a bit frightened by all the new sights and sounds and sensations in the early weeks of life and needs time to adjust. Holding your baby close and talking in a soothing voice or singing softly will be reassuring.

Don’t be frightened to use a dummy if you feel your baby will benefit from it. It is not advisable to dip the dummy in honey or sugar as you will encourage a craving for sweet things which are harmful to babies’ teeth.

Never shake your baby. Shaking makes a baby’s head move violently. It can cause bleeding and damage to the brain. If you feel you are having difficulties in coping with your baby’s crying, talk to your midwife or health visitor.

If your baby’s crying sounds different or unusual, it may be the first sign of illness, particularly if the baby isn’t feeding well or won’t be comforted. If you think your baby is ill, contact your doctor immediately.

In an emergency, if you cannot contact your doctor, take your baby to the nearest hospital A&E department. A mother usually knows when her baby is ill.

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