Sobbing Sally: Why is My Baby Crying?

We would all like to think that we can handle a crying baby no matter what but that may be difficult to do at times, especially if you don't know why the baby is crying or what they want even after they have been fed and their diaper changed.

Communication - that's why your baby is crying. Your bundle of joy that has suddenly turned into a fit of tears is just craving attention from you. Every culture around the world recognizes this pattern of behavior all infants are known for.

Babies cry the most during the first three months of their lives. Even though the amount of crying progressively increases, the crying time period may fluctuate from an hour to most of the day, which may still be considered normal. Think I'm kidding? Think again. Babies can cry sometimes with no end in sight for what seems like no reason.

It used to be believed that babies cry more during the afternoon attributing it to the frazzled demeanor of the mother or the stressed mood of the father once arriving home after work. But the most agreed upon belief now is that babies have a mechanized screening ability they use to shut off all noises that might rouse a response from them so they can sleep. Yet over time this filter weakens and completely disappears somewhere around the age of six weeks. This, in turn, makes a baby more receptive to outside elements such as noise and movements. So the best way to respond, the most common and only reaction to this is crying.

There are many reasons why a baby gives in to crying. Making sense of these reasons is an important achievement a parent must overcome. Here are some of the things your baby is trying to make you comprehend by crying.

I'm hungry. Yes, your baby is trying to tell you that his belly is grumbling. This is the most common cause for a baby crying, especially during the early months. The hunger cry can be described as being insistent, unrelenting, and somewhat lyrical. However, this rhythm is not in any way close to being melodious, indisputably.

I'm bored. You know what? Babies sure are spoiled, right? If I cried because of boredom I'd be considered weird, especially since I'm an adult. However, babies are made this way. Crying is their way of saying, "Hey, I need some attention over here!" Besides attention and food, as a result, babies need lots of stimulation. When they don't get it, that's when the wailing begins! A somewhat controversial trick is to pick the baby up and play with him. This technique may be looked at negatively because some may feel it is tantamount to spoiling the baby. It is also important to know that stimulation is one of the most important requirements of an infant so it won't hurt to give him some while he's growing age. The boredom cry is said to be similar to the hunger cry because it is also lyrical and full of sobs and moans.

I'm uncomfortable. Pain is another antecedent of a baby crying. You cry when you're in pain, don't you? Babies are not equipped to endure excruciating discomfort. They are small, defenseless beings that need to be taken care of when hurt or when in an difficult situation, such as when they are teething. Anyone who has been around children will tell you it is an extremely painful experience for a baby. This cry may be more continual, louder and more insistent. Screeching and high-pitched describe the pattern of crying provoked by pain.

Another reason may be commotion; certainly, constant wailing will occur if they're about to sleep or are already fast asleep and suddenly get startled by a noise, or movement. Illnesses, which cause pain to a baby, may also be a reason for a baby bursting into tears.