Cause that's the only way they can get attention from their parents or other people around them.....
2006-09-15 00:54:33
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answered by malteser*_* 4
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Your baby cries every afternoon for hours at a time, and the crying has worn you down to the point where you feel like joining in. What could be upsetting your child?
Though all newborns cry and show some fussiness, when a child who is otherwise healthy cries for more than 3 hours per day, it is a condition known as colic, which is perfectly normal, and eventually goes away on its own.
It's been estimated that up to 25% of all infants have colic. It usually starts between the 3rd and 6th week after birth, and goes away on its own by the time the baby is 3 months old. If the baby seems to still have colic after that time, the infant might have some sort of health problem.
To determine whether your child has colic, you may first want to make sure that he or she isn't crying for another medical reason. Here are some key facts about colic:
Colicky babies have a healthy sucking reflex and a good appetite and are otherwise healthy and growing well. Sick babies may appear colicky but won't feed well and won't have the same strong sucking reflex.
Colicky babies like to be cuddled and handled. Sick babies appear uncomfortable when they are handled and are difficult to console.
Colicky babies may spit up from time to time, but if your baby is actually vomiting, and/or losing weight call your child's doctor. Vomiting repeatedly is not a sign of colic.
Colicky babies typically have normal stools. If your baby is difficult to console and has diarrhea or blood in the stool, call your child's doctor.
What Causes Colic?
Doctors aren't sure what causes colic. Some have suggested that colic is caused by a milk allergy, but doctors now believe that this is rarely, if ever, the case. Breastfed babies get colic too, however, in some cases, dietary changes by the mother have caused the colic to subside.
Doctors also now believe that colic is probably not caused by gas. Research suggests that more often than not, colicky babies develop gas by swallowing too much air while they're crying.
There is some evidence that colic occurs because there is a problem with the movement of food through the baby's digestive system, either it's moving too fast or too slow.
Some doctors think that colic is due to the baby's temperament. Some babies just take a little bit longer to get adjusted to the world or a day and night cycle.
Many parents worry that there is something they are doing to somehow cause the colic, or that they are not being a good parent. But there's no evidence that a parent's anxiety or personality has anything to do with causing colic.
Many doctors also believe that another possible cause of colic could be undiagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD
Treating Colic
There is no single treatment that has been proven to make colic go away. But there are some things you can do for your colicky baby that may make life easier for both of you.
First, make sure your baby is not hungry. If your baby is not hungry, don't try to continue the feeding. Instead, try to console your baby. You won't be "spoiling" the baby with your attention. Rather, you'll be showing your child that you will respond to his or her needs. You can also:
Walk with your baby or sit in a rocking chair, trying various positions.
Try burping your baby more often during feedings.
Place your baby across your lap on his or her belly and rub your baby's back.
Put your baby in a swing. The motion may have a soothing effect.
Put your baby in an infant seat in the back of the car and go for a ride. The vibration and movement of the car often calm a baby.
Try music tapes, some babies respond to sound as well as movement.
Caring for a colicky baby can be extremely frustrating, so be sure to take care of yourself, too. Don't blame yourself or your baby for the constant crying - colic is nobody's fault. Try to relax, and remember that your baby will eventually outgrow this phase. In the meantime, if you need a break from your baby's crying, take one. Friends and relatives are often happy to watch your baby when you need some time to yourself. If no one is immediately available, it is okay to put your baby down in the crib and take a break before making another attempt at consoling the baby.
If you are unsure whether your baby's crying is colic or a symptom of another illness, call your child's doctor.
2006-09-15 01:22:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes attention and anger are reasons but also if they have found out that they get their way because you don't like to here them cry you will continue to have a problem. Kids learn at an early are what gets to their parents and will continue to push it until you as the adult put a stop to it. This is done by not giving in to them or sending them to their room where it isn't as disturbing to you. Stick to it and it will get better and it will take time. Be patient and good luck.
2006-09-15 01:07:03
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answered by newspapermaker 2
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Most small kids don't cry always they only cry sometimes. The ones that do cry always normally do it because their stupid mothers teach them to do it by pandering to their every whims and then everyone else in the supermarket for example, suffers from the subsequent audio pollution.
2006-09-15 01:40:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Small kids cry for the same reasons adults act out in anger or pout ("things aren't going your way," "nobody is listening to you," "nobody loves you," "not enough attention," etc.). Adults are like little children a lot of times. It's just not cool or considered normal by society's standards to start bawling. Otherwise we'd all be crying.
2006-09-15 00:58:08
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answered by Emi 3
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small kids cry as they can't express their feelings
2006-09-15 02:13:18
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answered by dina 1
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kids dont cry it is we who make them cry
2006-09-15 01:00:34
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answered by shri 2
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its easier for them to get peoples attention that way. and most of the times they get their way by doing so.
2006-09-17 02:45:04
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answered by Kiara 5
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they r language-challenged and cant complain soulfully like adults or grownups can so what other option is there?? starting fires??
2006-09-18 23:48:03
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answered by electralove88 4
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if they r hungry, in pain, want attention ,or angry they cry.... sometimes they cry habitually
2006-09-15 01:18:09
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answered by Anonymous
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