Why a Baby Won't Stop Crying

If you have ever been up at two in the morning with a crying infant you understand the desperation of trying to figure out why a baby won't stop crying. If you are a savvy parent with just a little more patience, you can learn to interpret your baby's cry. Learning why a baby won't stop crying is the first of many hurdles a new parent must clear as they begin to understand their child, use these ideas and before long you will be able to speak your babies language and offer them exactly what they need.

Cries of Pain
Babies cry when they are in pain. A newborn baby's digestive system is a rapidly developing organism that is trying to do it's best in making use of new food. A common source of a baby's pain is their digestive system. Gas, constipation, and cramping are common problems in a baby's digestive system. Pain is a new feeling to a baby, and a baby will cry most loudly when it senses discomfort. If your child's crying is extremely loud, chances are it is in pain. Try placing a warm towel or washcloth on your babies stomach to soothe it's pain. Our children were breast fed and my wife watched her diet to determine which foods upset the baby the most. If you are breastfeeding keep a diary of everything you eat and try to find anything that makes your child's stomach upset. If your newborn is bottle fed make sure that you are using a bottle that prevents air in the stomach and experiment with the different brands of formula until you can find a mix of formula that works. Your Pediatrician should be able to help you in determining the diet that will work best for your new baby.

The Tired Cry
A long slow continual cry was a sure sign that our little girl was sleepy. The cry was often similar to that of a cranky toddler. Most of the time we were able to keep our baby on a schedule but on the rare occasion that they were off schedule you could count on that cranky little cry firing up. We learned to keep our little girl's room as dark as possible and free from noise while she was learning to sleep. A good rocking chair, a firm hold, and a warm blanket coupled with a little patience will eventually put your little one right to sleep.

The Hungry Cry
The hungry cry was a mix between a cry of pain and a tired cry. Left long enough a hungry cry will turn into a cry of pain. One precaution you must take is to not over feed your baby. If your baby is hungry they will eat their favorite food, usually children will not eat unless they are hungry. Over feeding a baby can cause pain in your baby so be careful.

The Scared Cry
It goes without saying that a new born baby is experiencing a whole new scary world. Your newborn baby has left nine months of warmth and comfort and this can be very scary to them. We knew our little boy needed comfort when he would cry and sniffle through his nose. If your baby is in need of comfort you need to remember that babies love to be held closely. We found that both of our children loved to be bundled up tightly, and holding them tightly bundled was very calming.

Your baby may be crying for one or all of these reasons. If you have successfully identified your baby's cry it is a matter of learning what they need to soothe them. Write down the things that calm your baby when the cry that you can consult in times of stress. It is important to remember that your baby will eventually stop crying just be patient. If you are at the end of your rope it is perfectly acceptable to go lay our baby down in their crib and walk away while you gain your composure.

Understanding Why a Baby Won't Stop Crying can be a difficult task, but with enough patience you will figure it out.