what do you do if a baby won't stop crying?

Question

help????

Answer 1

For baby try rocking, swaddling, feeding, changing, undressing, all the usual stuff. If it gets unbearable put baby in his crib and walk away for a few minutes or call a family member or friend to come watch him for a little bit. If the crying lasts longer than 3 hours straight you need to take him to the dr or er just in case.

Answer 2

It depends.

What does the cry sound like? Is it a painful cry, like something is really wrong?

I'm sure you've already checked a long list of things like, "Is he/she hungry? Wet? Being stuck by a diaper pin?" Etc.

Undress him or her, and look the baby over very carefully. Sometimes something like a tag is irritating him/her, or he/she has a bug bite or a heat rash, or even has a hair or a string wrapped around a finger or a toe. Does he or she have a temperature? Gas pain? An ear infection?

Try some soothing techniques. If your baby is very young, tight swaddling, rhythmic jiggling motion, and loud shhhhhh-ing may help. Many babies relax some in a warm bath.

A change of scenery may help. You can load a screaming infant into a stroller and go for a walk. Sometimes it stops them cold.

If none of those things work, you might try offering some Motrin or Tylenol.

If you can't get it to stop, first put the child in his/her crib. Take a few minutes to get yourself together. Breathe. It's not you, or a rejection of you as a parent. Babies cry. It's what they do.

If it continues, and you are really worried, call your local nurseline and let them listen. They may have suggestions.

My oldest child was a severe reflux baby, but she didn't spit up at first, so we had no idea. She cried, though. Boy howdy. She cried up to 14 hours a day. She cried all the time she was awake. And finally, after MONTHS of that, I called the NurseLine, crying myself, and they said, "Honey, that's not a normal cry. That baby is in pain. Here's what you do NOW, and tomorrow, call the pediatrician and ask for X." It was such a relief!

Answer 3

Well, it depends on how old and what time of day it is. I have 4 kids and all of them, when they were under 2 months old, would cry everyday at the same time for the same amount of time. They wouldn't be hungry, sleepy, wet, hot, cold, etc. and it would start about 4 pm and last until about 11pm. After many, many days of that crap, I went to the pediatrician and they found out that they had Acid Reflux. The bad cycle of that is it get worse when they would cry but it hurt so bad that they couldn't or wouldn't stop. If you have checked all the simple things (hot, cold, diaper pinching them, wet, hungry), then call or go see the ped. and ask about that. Like I said, I have 4 and a good portion of my friends, that is what was the problem.

If that isn't it, then make sure that you keep the house cool, dark and quiet about an hour before your baby starts crying. If they start about 4 each day, starting about 3, pull the shades or curtains, turn off all phones, turn down the lights, keep all other kids and animals quiet and you and anyone else in the house, keep your voices down. Some babies can cry because of the stress of adults and get over stimulated due to the day to day activities. When all else fails, just remember that it won't last forever. Just hold your baby and make him as comfortable as possible while that is going on. A front pack Snuggli baby carrier might help. If he keeps crying, at least you will have your hands free to put over your ears! Sorry, a little mommy humor. Seriouslly, that does seem to help and will give you free hands to be able to keep going throughout the house instead of stopping everything DEAD. I've been there and done that many times before and I can say, it will get easier and then one day you will miss this time with your newborn. My last is going to be 3 yr. old in 3 weeks and I miss the baby time. But the good thing about going through that 3 times before, he did that for only 2 weeks and even then it wasn't bad.

Answer 4

If its fed, clean, entertained, not tired, then my next thought would be its a spot of colic.

Babies tiny little digestive systems do not always handle formula well, theyre not able to expell and move gas like a normal body would. Its terribly painful to their little systems and that causes a lot of crying.

Check the bottles youre using, switch to something else if this is a daily problem with the crying, it might be that the bottles arent working well for the baby and its getting too much air. Try a better formula that is more easily digested, they do usually cost more, so this can be a pain.

Also, make sure you're taking time to burp your baby durring feeding. Stop everything half way through and let it burp a little. Also, make sure baby isnt drinking too fast (sometimes you have to buy nipples with less holes) and sucking all sorts of air. Always give enough time after eating for burping.

Also, if your little one is small enough, holding it along one arm on its belly, with its cheek resting on your hand (keep the baby and your arm against your body) and rubbing its back while holding it like this helps move air and relieve the pain of colic.

If its too large for that technique, belly down across your lap, with its little legs hanging off one side, and rubbing its back, and help alot too.

Most of all, if you remain calm, your baby will remain calm. When you reach a point of panic, the baby does too.

Answer 5

I'm sure you've heard all the normal things to try like feeding, changing, rocking, and the list goes. There is always the possibility that you have a colicky baby in which you can ask your baby's doctor about or there are tons of books out there and probably websites too. I have the book "What to expect the First Year" and it has helped alot. I remember seeing a section in there about colic. Hope things get better for you. I know there's nothing more that breaks your heart than having your little one cry and not being able to know exaclty why.

Answer 6

If it is a brand new baby you might try tightly swaddling so it feels like the tight environment of the womb. Maybe it's belly hurts or it's colicky. Pressure placed on the belly sometimes helps...like laying them over your thigh so that the belly is making contact with your thigh. Do they eat formula? Maybe they're allergic to the type you use. Switch to soy or one of those varieties that has the protein extra broken down. Have they started jar foods yet? Might be a food allergy. My daughter would eventually get bored with the house and get really upset. That problem was solved with a trip to the yard. Are they old enough to be teething? Our poopy diapers always became really acidy when a tooth started to come in, and it would sometimes give her a diaper rash...double whammy. Ear infection? Even after they learn how to work their hands not all kids mess with their ears to indicate that is the problem. Stressed parent or caregiver? Babies instinctively pick up on stress and mimick the action as they best know how...crying. Good Luck!

Answer 7

Depends on what is wrong. Make sure all needs are met. Diapers, feeding etc. Is the child too warm, too cold? Is the cry high pitched like they are in pain, or whiney? Maybe they are just not feeling well and have a headache.

Just remember the child is as miserable as you are listening to him/her. Be patient. Talk sweet and soft. Sing to the baby. Walk with the baby.

To really know one needs more information about the child. Plus sometimes baby's just cry for no reason. They will not die from crying. You might go gray. LOL!

Answer 8

Your baby could have colic which will keep him up and crying non stop. You really need to speak to your childs pediatric doctor for the best answer. Or atleast call and speak with the doctors nurse. Try singing lullabys or giving him a warm soothing lavender bath. Or walking around the room with him and rubbing his back. If he is not hungry or needs to be changed then maybe hes frustrated and just feels like crying to get it out. My son when he was that little cried just to cry. It happens. Just dont lose your temper. Babies cant help it.

Answer 9

First always try burping your baby AGAIN. Sometimes little bubbles get trapped in their tummies and they can't get them out. Try swinging baby back and forth in your arms.
3. take baby's clothes off, except diaper and pay baby on your bare chest. The sound of a heart beat can be soothing since this was what the baby heared throughout it's first months of development.
4. Put the baby in a stroller or car seat and take a walk or drive around. The vibrations help to sooth baby.
5. Try a massage mat to soothe baby. I bought a massage mat for my son's dad that ended up being the thing to get the baby to sleep at night.
6. If you are nursing, be careful not to eat garlic or onions or spicy foods, as these can irritate baby.
7. Talk to your doctor to make sure that it isn't colic.

Answer 10

if you are getting frustrated you need to put the baby in a safe place like a crib or bouncer... some where along those lines... and you need to walk away and breath... take a 5 10 min break the baby will be fine. it doesn't hurt the baby to cry. go some where were u can't hear them cry. if it a another room or just out side the front or back door.. and relax for a few mins. then go back in and start over. i you get frustrated again.. try it away... it happens to the best of us. my son drove me nuts!!!!. thank god for pasifers!!! but didn't always work. i hope i help and just take a break or call some one over to help you. so you can go take a walk or do what ever....

Answer 11

I agree with the posters who have suggested first checking to see what "could" be wrong...diaper (make sure diaper isnt too tight), feeding, eczema (oil baby's skin if he or she has dry skin b/c this can also be irritating), or sleepy. Always try to get up and walk around the house with baby. If that doesnt work, wrap baby up, and take a brief walk outside. Constant cry sometimes comes from colic, which just has to pass. I know how rough this time can be, but just be patient with your baby. This stage is only temporary!