Daytime crying
What could it be?
* Hunger
* Needing attention he may want a cuddle or a comfort feed
* Temperature he's too hot or cold
* A dirty nappy
* A blocked nose, if he cries during a feed
* Wind, if he cries straight after a feed
* Illness
* Nerves he senses that you're tired and tense
* Tiredness.
Crying cures
* Movement rocking or swaying, or a trip in the pram or car
* Closeness hold him or carry him in a sling and talk or sing to him
* Distraction try music or a toy
* Monotonous noise, such as the vacuum cleaner
* Touch stroking or massage
* Put him down for a sleep
* The right temperature the room should be at a comfortable 18℃ and he only needs the same number of layers as you're wearing.
Night crying
Many babies cry more in the evening it could be because you're busy and distracted, or because your baby's tired. But if he cries every evening for hours on end, then he probably has colic, especially if he also draws his knees up towards his chest and seems inconsolable. Colic usually stops by about three months, and your baby's health won't suffer in any way.
What could it be?
* Any of the causes in daytime crying, above
* Loneliness he doesn't want to be put down in his cot alone
* He doesn't like the light/the dark.
Crying cures
* Rub or stroke his tummy or back
* Place him face down on your lap, or high on your shoulder
* Burp him thoroughly after feeds
* If he's breastfed, try keeping a food diary to see if a particular food makes the crying worse
* See your GP, who may be able to prescribe other remedies.
General soothers
* Rocking and cuddling, but just to calm your baby then settle him in his cot
* A music box or soothing tape
* A night-light
* Feel his back or tummy to see if he's too warm. He should wear the same number of layers that you're wearing, plus one light layer of bedding.
Could he be ill?
It takes practice to recognise signs of illness in your baby, but trust your instincts if something seems wrong, then see your GP. Look out for:
* A raised temperature or a rash
* Crying that sounds different from normal or even laboured or weak
* Unusual drowsiness or listlessness
* Turning blue when crying
* Very fast breathing, or difficulty breathing
* A high-pitched, moaning cry along with blotchy, pale skin, a raised temperature with cold hands and feet, refusal to feed, and unusual stiffness or floppiness these could be signs of meningitis. Contact your GP urgently or take your baby to hospital.
My newborn never stops crying!
Newborns do cry easily, as they're very sensitive. They may not like being handled for dressing and bathing, and they startle easily at sudden noises and bright lights.
Keeping your cool
* Don't feel guilty all babies cry. It doesn't mean you're not a good mum
* If you feel you're losing it, put your baby down safely and leave the room for a few minutes
* Phone a friend, or take your baby out in his pram
* Get someone to look after your baby while you go out for a while
* Ask your baby health nurse for advice
* Try to keep things in perspective this won't last forever, we promise!
What could it be?
* Hunger
* Needing attention he may want a cuddle or a comfort feed
* Temperature he's too hot or cold
* A dirty nappy
* A blocked nose, if he cries during a feed
* Wind, if he cries straight after a feed
* Illness
* Nerves he senses that you're tired and tense
* Tiredness.
Crying cures
* Movement rocking or swaying, or a trip in the pram or car
* Closeness hold him or carry him in a sling and talk or sing to him
* Distraction try music or a toy
* Monotonous noise, such as the vacuum cleaner
* Touch stroking or massage
* Put him down for a sleep
* The right temperature the room should be at a comfortable 18℃ and he only needs the same number of layers as you're wearing.
Night crying
Many babies cry more in the evening it could be because you're busy and distracted, or because your baby's tired. But if he cries every evening for hours on end, then he probably has colic, especially if he also draws his knees up towards his chest and seems inconsolable. Colic usually stops by about three months, and your baby's health won't suffer in any way.
What could it be?
* Any of the causes in daytime crying, above
* Loneliness he doesn't want to be put down in his cot alone
* He doesn't like the light/the dark.
Crying cures
* Rub or stroke his tummy or back
* Place him face down on your lap, or high on your shoulder
* Burp him thoroughly after feeds
* If he's breastfed, try keeping a food diary to see if a particular food makes the crying worse
* See your GP, who may be able to prescribe other remedies.
General soothers
* Rocking and cuddling, but just to calm your baby then settle him in his cot
* A music box or soothing tape
* A night-light
* Feel his back or tummy to see if he's too warm. He should wear the same number of layers that you're wearing, plus one light layer of bedding.
Could he be ill?
It takes practice to recognise signs of illness in your baby, but trust your instincts if something seems wrong, then see your GP. Look out for:
* A raised temperature or a rash
* Crying that sounds different from normal or even laboured or weak
* Unusual drowsiness or listlessness
* Turning blue when crying
* Very fast breathing, or difficulty breathing
* A high-pitched, moaning cry along with blotchy, pale skin, a raised temperature with cold hands and feet, refusal to feed, and unusual stiffness or floppiness these could be signs of meningitis. Contact your GP urgently or take your baby to hospital.
My newborn never stops crying!
Newborns do cry easily, as they're very sensitive. They may not like being handled for dressing and bathing, and they startle easily at sudden noises and bright lights.
Keeping your cool
* Don't feel guilty all babies cry. It doesn't mean you're not a good mum
* If you feel you're losing it, put your baby down safely and leave the room for a few minutes
* Phone a friend, or take your baby out in his pram
* Get someone to look after your baby while you go out for a while
* Ask your baby health nurse for advice
* Try to keep things in perspective this won't last forever, we promise!
sources : motherandbaby.ninemsn.com.au
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