How to stop baby from crying
- selinabg8
- Dec 2, 2013
- 2 min read
Crying is the language of the newborn. Babies have no other way of communication to let us know they don't feel well. They may have various reasons for crying - fear, hunger, full diaper, colic, pain, discomfort from heat, cold, sunlight, change of scenery. The baby may get unhappy if they are alone. Crying could be a sign they need to be held or they need a company. Read your baby’s rhythm and sooner you will be able to recognize different causes producing different types of crying.
Did you know, 75% of the babies crying average 2 hours per day ( some babies more than that) the first 3 months. Parents need to have lot of patience and to remember their babies have basic needs - they are crying for a reason. Some babies increase the crying at age of 7-8 months. At this age they are afraid of certain noises, objects, pictures, toys or animals.
Magic Tips:
To prevent some causes for discomfort and crying have a regular fixed times for - meals, sleeping, diaper changes, bath, play, alone time…
Avoid many people around the baby, they get overwhelmed and get tired quickly.
Give your baby a warm bath every night for the first 6 months( check the water temperature before placing baby in the tub) , followed by full body massage and meal.
Have slow, soothing music in the baby room during the day, even if the baby is napping. That way they won't feel alone.
A walk in the fresh air is welcome for the baby and will surely improve his/her mood.
Don’t react immediately. Waiting a few minutes before a reaction helps in two ways. First, it allows the baby to learn patience. Secondly, it allows you to observe and learn more about the rhythm, mood, and the basic need the baby is asking for at that moment. This “waiting before reacting” can be related to good communication between adults. For example, before you give an answer to a question, you ideally don’t responding immediately, but to pause to consider the question you listen the question first. Same with your baby, listen a few min, you and your baby will learn from each other.
Don’t let the baby cry alone in the other room. Go see what’s going on and observe. Again, it comes down to communication on both sides. Remember every human being who doesn’t feel well, no matter how old, seeks sympathy and support from another human being. Crying its a phase and it will pass. Your baby just trying to communicate and telling you about their needs.
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