what are 10 things why a baby crys?

Question

im not pregant nor have children (and do not want them for a long time, hopefully) but i was just wondering if someone would be able to give me a few reasons or maybe the whole 10 why babys cry!!

Answer 1

lol:)

I'm hungry
Once you learn to recognize the signs that your baby wants to eat — she'll fuss, make noises, and root around for your breast if you pick her up — you'll get pretty good at feeding her before she starts to really cry. But when she is crying, check first to see if she's hungry. Food might not stop her crying right away, but let her keep eating if she wants to. Sometimes a baby will continue to cry even after you start feeding her; keep going, she'll stop once her stomach is full.

Change my diaper
Some babies will let you know right away when they need to be changed; others don't mind when their diapers are soiled — it's warm and comfortable to them. (Parents are often surprised when they pick up their infant and find they've been sitting around in a dirty diaper and never made a sound.) Either way, this one is easy to check and simple to remedy.

I'm too cold or hot
Newborns like to be bundled up and kept warm. (As a rule, they need to be wearing one more layer than you need to be comfortable.) So when your baby feels cold, like when you strip her naked to change her, she'll let you know that she's not happy by crying. You'll learn how to quickly change a diaper and wrap your baby back up to calm her until the crying stops. Watch out that you don't overdress her, since she's less likely to complain about being too warm than about being too cold and won't cry about it as vigorously.

I want to be held
Babies need a lot of cuddling. They like to see their parents' faces, hear their voices, listen to their hearts, and can even detect their unique smell (especially Mom's milk). After being fed, burped, and changed, many babies simply want to be held. You may wonder if you'll "spoil" your child by holding her so much, but during the first few months of life there's no such thing. Infants will vary a lot in how much they want to be held. Some demand a lot of attention, while others can spend long periods of time sitting calmly by themselves. If your baby likes the attention, pick her up or keep her next to you.

I can't take it anymore
While newborns seem to thrive on a lot of attention, they can easily become overstimulated and have a "melt-down." You may find that your baby cries longer than usual after spending a holiday with many adoring family members or has periods at the end of each day when she seems to cry for no reason. Newborns have difficulty filtering out all the stimulation they receive — the lights, the noise, being passed from hand to hand — and can become overwhelmed by too much activity. Crying is their way of saying "I've had enough." This usually happens when your baby is tired. Take her somewhere calm and quiet and let her vent for a while, and then see if you can get her to sleep.

I don't feel good
If you've just fed your baby and checked that she's comfortable (it can be something as subtle as a hair wrapped around her toe or a clothing tag that's poking her), but she's still crying, consider checking her temperature to make sure she isn't ill. The cry of a sick baby tends to be distinct from the hunger or frustration cry, and you'll soon learn when your baby "just doesn't sound right" and needs to be taken to the doctor.

None of the above
Sometimes you might not be able to figure out what's wrong. Many newborns develop periods of fussiness when they're not easily soothed. These periods of fussiness can range from a few minutes of hard-to-console crying to full-blown colic. Colic is defined as inconsolable crying for at least three hours per day, at least three days per week. Even if your baby is not crying for three hours, these episodes may be difficult for you. When all else fails, try the tips below.


some easy solutions:)

Let her hear the rhythm
Babies are used to the sound of your heartbeat; that's another reason they love to be held close. But you can also try playing soft music, singing a lullaby, or even just putting her close to the steady rhythm of an electric fan or the white noise of a vacuum cleaner.

Put her in motion
Sometimes just the motion of carrying your baby around will be enough to calm her. Other times, it may help to rock her gently in a rocking chair or swing at the same rate as your heart (around 60 to 100 beats per minute), set her on top of the dryer while it's on, or take her for a ride in the car.

Rub her tummy
Rubbing your baby's back or belly is one of the most soothing things you can do for her, especially if she's having gas pains, which may be the problem with some colicky babies.

Let her suck on something
Even when she's not hungry, sucking can steady an infant's heart rate, relax her stomach, and calm her flailing limbs. Give her a pacifier or a finger to clamp onto and let her go to town.

Answer 2

I totally agree with Kelli. NOBODY has time to sit and hold a baby 24/7 unless the baby is sick. I think it is insanely ridiculous that so many people attack those who don't want to sit and hold their child all day long. That is not neglect or abuse! It's funny how people can hide behind computer screens and judge others for their actions, but what really goes on is their home is the question. Three months old is still a young age and I don't agree with leaving the child to cry for extended periods of time ... and I would think 5-10 minutes would be an extended amount of time for a child this age. But if the mother holds him all day long that's likely the reason he wants to be held. This habit has to be broken. Otherwise, what is the mother going to do if she ever has to take him to a daycare facility. There are other children there and I guarantee they are not going to sit and hold your child all day long. Why start a habit you won't be able continue or you won't be able to get others to follow?

Answer 3

This is how they communicate their needs. Often being overstimulated causes the 'releasing pent up stress'. The most common reason I found with my baby though is that she had a little burp hidden away somewhere.

Check out:

Seven reasons babies cry and how to soothe them

This is the BEST article I ever found on this topic!!

When I brought my newborn home I printed it out and posted it by the change table as a reminder (like a check list.) Then when my baby would cry (and I couldn't immediately figure out why) rather than getting frustrated I'd go consult the list. (Half the time on the walk there the baby would stop crying - she just needed a change of scenery. Plus when we got there I'd give her a little 5 minute baby massage and she loved it.)

Answer 4

1. This is the only way of expressing themselves at this age.
2. They could be hungry.
3. They could be tired.
4. Dirty diaper?
5. The baby might be in pain.
6. He wants to be held.
7. He could be sick.
8. Pacifier?
9. maybe hes scared.
10. Too cold or too hot.

Answer 5

This is main way a baby comunicates with you. There are different reasons so you should start with the basics: Is he hungry? Is he tired? Is he cold? or does he just need to be held as a mother and a nurse you will know what cry is which after alot of time soothing your baby.

Answer 6

Hunger* Tiredness* Not Enough Attention* Wet Nappy* Reflux* Tummy Pains* Boredom* Thirsty* Hot* Cold* Wants a Cuddle* Over Stimulation etc.. etc... (sorry about it being more than 10 things Good Luck)

Answer 7

1.colicky which they cry for no reason and for a long period of time. if you turn the baby around in a 360 degrees for some reason it works.Old wives tale.
2. hungry 3.needs a changing 3. just wants to be comforted 4.tired 5. something scared them....remember babies are fragile and get scared easily. You will learn as they do.

Answer 8

cries

you think that there is only 10 reasons why a baby cries?

all parents wish there were on 10 reasons

hungry
sleepy
wet
poo'd
frightened
hurt
sore
comfort
colic
just got woken up
cold
hot

well there is 12 reasons but the list is a lot longer

Answer 9

It's the only way they can communicate until they get a language.

Happy / Sad
Hot / Cold
Tired, bored, full nappy, hungry, thirsty, pain, scared, lonely, want something.

That's 14 to be going on with.

My wife could actually recognise the different cry for each.

Answer 10

gosh, there are so many reasons, how'd you come up with the number 10? umm lets see, hunger, tired, cold/hot, acid reflux/gas/constipated, colic, sick, lonely, scared/startled, wet, dirty diaper, pinched/scratched/hurt, restricted movement, over/under stimulated, insecure, want something(like a toy), wants down/up/off, That's a few off the top of my head...There are so many! It's their main form of communication.