How can I stop my newborn baby from crying for no reason?

Question

we tried to see if she'll feed, or check her diaper, etc.

Answer 1

Why does my baby cry?
Simply put, babies cry because they cannot talk. Babies are human beings, and they have needs and desires, just as we do, but they can’t express them. Even if they could talk, very often they wouldn’t understand why they feel the way they do, they wouldn’t understand themselves well enough to articulate their needs, so babies need someone to help them figure it all out. Their cries are the only way they can say, “Help me! Something isn’t right here!”

Different kinds of cries
As you get to know your baby, you’ll become the expert in understanding his cries in a way that no one else can. In their research, child development professionals have determined that certain types of cries mean certain things. In other words, babies don’t cry the same exact way every time. (Other child development experts, also known as mothers, have known that for millennia.)

Over time, you’ll recognize particular cries as if they were spoken words. In addition to these cry signals, you often can determine why your baby is crying by the situation surrounding the cry. Following are common reasons for Baby’s cry, and the clues that may tell you what’s up:

Hunger: If three or four hours have passed since his last feeding, if he has just woken up, or if he has just had a very full diaper and he begins to cry, he’s probably hungry. A feeding will most likely stop the crying.

Tiredness: Look for these signs: decreased activity, losing interest in people and toys, rubbing eyes, looking glazed, and the most obvious — yawning If you notice any of these in your crying baby, she may just need to sleep. Time for bed!

Discomfort: If a baby is uncomfortable — too wet, hot, cold, squished — he’ll typically squirm or arch his back when he cries, as if trying to get away from the source of his discomfort. Try to figure out the source of his distress and solve his problem.

Pain: A cry of pain is sudden and shrill, just like when an adult or older child cries out when they get hurt. It may include long cries followed by a pause during which your baby appears to stop breathing. He then catches his breath and lets out another long cry. Time to check your baby’s temperature and undress him for a full-body examination.

Overstimulation: If the room is noisy, people are trying to get your baby’s attention, rattles are rattling, music boxes are playing, and your baby suddenly closes her eyes and cries (or turns her head away), she may be trying to shut out all that’s going on around her and find some peace. It’s time for a quiet, dark room and some peaceful cuddles.

Illness: When your baby is sick, he may cry in a weak, moaning way. This is his way of saying, “I feel awful.” If your baby seems ill, look for any signs of sickness, take her temperature and call your healthcare provider.

Frustration: Your baby is just learning how to control her hands, arms, and feet. She may be trying to get her fingers into her mouth or to reach a particularly interesting toy, but her body isn’t cooperating. She cries out of frustration, because she can’t accomplish what she wants to do. All she needs is a little help.

Loneliness: If your baby falls asleep feeding and you place her in her crib, but she wakes soon afterward with a cry, she may be saying that she misses the warmth of your embrace and doesn’t like to be alone. A simple situation to resolve…

Worry or fear: Your baby suddenly finds himself in the arms of Great Aunt Matilda and can’t see you; his previously happy gurgles turn suddenly to crying. He’s trying to tell you that he’s scared: He doesn’t know this new person, and he wants Mommy or Daddy. Explain to Auntie that he needs a little time to warm up to someone new, and try letting the two of them get to know each other while Baby stays in your arms.

Boredom: Your baby has been sitting in his infant seat for 20 minutes while you talk and eat lunch with a friend. He’s not tired, hungry or uncomfortable, but he starts a whiny, fussy cry. He may be saying that he’s bored and needs something new to look at or touch. A new position for his seat or a toy to hold may help.

Answer 2

Like everyone else said, babies don't cry for no reason. It may seem that way to you, but she has a reason. Please don't just let her cry.

My little girl is not quite a month old, so I'm right there with you on this. I know it's frustrating, but crying is the only way she can tell you that something is wrong. You just have to figure out what she's telling you!

Here's some things that work for my daughter:

Rock her; swaddle her; lay her on your chest and pat her back; shush her (make a loud shhh sound - its what she heard in the womb - you can put your mouth right up to her ear to make the sound); put her in a swing; carry her in a sling/carrier (although if she's already upset, getting her in it may be a challenge); if she's breastfed, let her nurse for comfort (or let her suck a clean finger or pacifier if she takes one - sometimes babies just need to suck on something); take her outside for some fresh air and a change of scenery; check the temperature in the house (is she too hot or cold?); if her cord has fallen off, give her a warm bath with one of those lavender/night time body washes; sing to her; talk to her; take her on a drive or ride in her stroller (I've done this in the middle of the night to try to get her to sleep, lol).

Keep trying until you find something that works. Something that works today may not work tomorrow, so keep trying. Eventually, you guys will figure each other out and it will be easier. The first couple weeks are really hard. Make sure that both parents take turns at trying to comfort her - it will keep you from getting too burnt out and it will help her get to know both of you. Good luck and congrats on your little one!

Answer 3

Well, you can't really stop a baby from crying when you don't know what's wrong. Could be bad reaction to formula---gas upset tummy, diaper tab poking her...any number of things. If you're feeling stressed the best thing to do is set her down in her crib, close the door, walk away and take a breather. She may calm down in the meantime, if not you can try to solve her problems with a clearer head. My son was the same type of baby...nearly drove me to my wits end on several occassions!

Answer 4

They cry each and every so often to help their lungs strengthen. They cry because of the fact they're over inspired. Feed the baby, burp, bathe, carry the baby, convenience the baby. Make issues as quiet and non violent as achieveable. A new child can not and that i repeat can not be manipulative. they desire what they desire, they could't be spoiled so carry your baby if that's what comforts him. in case you're chilly, he probably is only too and vice versa. If that would not paintings, see if his/her abdomen is mushy accurately or confusing. If the baby is pulling "his" legs up and his abdomen is confusing, he's constipated or has gasoline/colic. If each and every thing seems advantageous, no fever something like that, examine the baby from head to toe, make specific no longer something is wrapped around a toe or something unpredicted. If each and every thing is advantageous, the baby only desires to cry. If it is going on for better than an afternoon, pass to the pediatrician. could desire to be lactose/iron in tolerance or ailment. each and every make certain (mothers extra so it sort of feels) sits of their front room and crys over being the worst make certain contained in the international because of the fact they could't make the baby end crying. only comprehend that usually they only could desire to cry. Momma2 for sure has seen all of this besides. You pass woman!

Answer 5

she just misses the womb :(
swaddle very tight, shhh in her ear fairly loudly, but don't blow her eardrums out! .. rock her fairly fast, or walk around. If you suspect overstmualtion sit a dark closet so thers nothing for her to look at, she'll go to sleep. Use a pacifier. bath, strolller, car ride, swing, anything and everything you can think of. Make sure it's not a medical reason, of course, feel her tummy, is she pulling her legs up to her chest or passes gas, or constipated, or has acid reflux? Anyways, sometimes nothing you do will calm her... don't let her cry it out. Just keep trying, it will fade eventually .. Most colic symptoms fade by 3 months if thats what it is. Change formulas, if breastfeeding change diet.. Anyways, good Luck!

Answer 6

I know everyone's basicly said to check these things-hungry,wet, overtired, overstimulated, the list could really go on forever. If there is too much going on, too many visitors holding the baby then she might be overstimulated. Have you tried a car ride? It might lull her to sleep. One thing I used to do for gas was called the colic hold-you hold the baby face down on your arm and pat their back. It usually helped for me. There is always a reason that a baby is crying, you just have to figure out what it is. Hope this helps! Patience is the key!

Answer 7

Honey that's what newborns do, just take a break and breath if you get overwhelmed. If all has been checked- diaper, feeding, temperature, no bumps or bruises; the baby is most likely ok. But if you are really concerned I would suggest you call the childs pediatrician and have them answers questions you have.

Answer 8

Babies cry, that's what they do.

It's their only form of communication. The big ones to check you've got - hunger, wetness. Sleepiness. Tummy feels different. The air has a different smell. The lights are too bright, or dim. I want to be held, I want to be put down. I want more attention, or less.

Before responding to her cries, stop and observe - I don't mean dont' respond or wait twenty minutes, just be observant. Listen, see if there's maybe something making her uncomfortable.

If she cries for hours and hours inconsolably, talk with your doctor. Colic sometimes can be dealt with.

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Answer 9

It might be colic. My babies needed to go to bed around a certain time, without fail. It was around 45 minutes to an hour, after that we would be having the crying. Try swaddling, sucking, and holding them on their side while swaying back and forth. White noise helped get them to sleep too. A fan was what I used.

Answer 10

Babies, sometimes just cry, try a pacifier, try dancing with her, try rocking her, blowing on her stomache to make her laugh, try giving her a bath, sometimes babies just want you to cuddle with them to know that your there, hum to her, sing to her, or if your still frustated, invite a friend over or another person and let them hold her, babies can tell when your frustrated so the best thing to do is stay calm or let someone else hold the baby, another person is less likely to be frustrated and sometimes they think of things you never would have

Answer 11

Babies dont cry for "no reason"

she could be ....

Hungry
Cold
Hot
Tired
Gassy
Sleepy
Not Sleepy
Bored
Scared
Sensing your tension
Frustrated that you aren't understanding her

Try swaddling her. Infants find comfort in being swaddled.

Try to relax and remember that she's not doing it to piss you off...it's the only way she has to communicate her needs to you.