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Identifying the cause of the baby's crying is important so that actions can be taken to help the baby stop crying, so it is important to observe if the baby makes any movements while crying, such as putting a hand on the mouth or sucking the finger, for example as it may be a sign of hunger.
It is common for babies to cry for no apparent reason to their parents, especially in the late afternoon or evening, and in most cases this happens to release the tension accumulated during the day, so if all the baby's needs are met, as a clean diaper and have already eaten for example, parents should be patient and let the baby cry.
How to know what baby crying means
To identify what the baby's cry means, it is important to be aware of some signs that the baby may give in addition to crying, such as:
- Hunger or thirst, in which the baby usually cries with his hand in his mouth or opens and closes his hand constantly;
- Cold or hot, and the baby may become very sweaty or be noticed the appearance of sprouts, in the case of heat, or have cold fingers and toes, in case the baby is feeling cold;
- Pain, in which the baby usually tries to put his hand in place of the pain while crying;
- Dirty diaper, in which, in addition to crying, the skin may turn red;
- Colic, in this case the baby's cry is more acute and prolonged and the more distended abdomen can be perceived;
- Birth of teeth, in which the baby puts his hand or objects in his mouth constantly, in addition to loss of appetite and swollen gums;
- Sleep, in which the baby puts his hands over his eyes while crying, in addition to crying quite loudly.
It is important that the cause of the baby's crying is identified, as it is possible that measures can be taken to help reduce crying, such as offering a bite, in case the crying is due to the birth of teeth, changing the diaper or wrapping the baby when crying is due to the cold, for example.
How to make the baby stop crying
The best way to stop the baby from crying is to identify the cause of the baby's crying and solve this problem, checking if the diaper is clean, if it is time for the baby to breastfeed and if the baby is dressed appropriately for the season , for example.
However, if parents or caregivers are unable to identify the cause of the baby's crying, they can hold the baby on their lap, sing a lullaby or put the baby in the stroller and rock the baby for a few minutes, as this type of movement helps the baby to calm down. In addition, you can:
- Turn on calm music, like classical music for babies.
- Wrap the baby in a blanket or sheet so that he cannot move his legs and arms because it helps the baby to calm down. This technique must be done very carefully to avoid trapping the baby's blood circulation.
- Turn on the radio or TV outside the station or turn on the vacuum cleaner, extractor fan, or washing machine because this type of continuous noise soothes babies.
However, if the baby still doesn't stop crying, it is important to take him to the pediatrician because he may be ill and need treatment. Check out other ways to make your baby stop crying.