Why Babies Cry Research Paper
HOW TO PACIFY A CRYING BABY
A woman called her doctor recently due to frustration from her baby's endless cry at night. She was frustrated due to sleepless nights resulting from this. The grandmother advised her to get some over-the-counter medications, while some other people suggested herbal mixture.
I just advised her to keep doing exclusive breastfeed, making sure the child is comfortable at all times by making sure the room is well ventilated, she wears light clothing for the baby when the room is warm. I also advised her to feed the baby on demand and to change the diaper as at when due.
I discourage her from buying over-the-counter drugs, as most may bring about a temporary and not a permanent relief, and they result in unfavourable …show more content…
side effect to the baby, especially in terms of constipation. She called back to say the exclusive crying was now under control without any medication.
Why babies cry
Sometimes, a child who is less than 90 days old may have the sudden onset of unexplained crying. The parents may notice that crying is the only symptom they can relate to the doctor, because the younger the child, the harder it is to identity the cause of the crying. The common causes of their crying include hunger, desire to sleep, pain, when the child feels too cold or too hot, or when the clothing is too tight. Sometimes, the main cause of recurrent crying may be the normal fussy crying.
When a child cries for over three hours in a given day, it may be due to COLIC. Again, babies cry because of bloated stomach as a result of overfeeding. Unlike gas, excessive milk can cause temporary discomfort. Generally, gas does not cause crying, as all crying babies pass lots of gas and their intestines make lots of gassy noises. The gas comes from swallowed air and it is normal and does not become trapped or cause any pains.
Abnominal colic
This can cause excessive crying by the baby once or twice per day. When it happens, the baby is usually consolable when held and comforted. He acts normal( happy and contended) between bouts of crying, especially when he gets enough to eat and is not hungry. In this case, the baby is not sick.
The colic usually starts before a child is two weeks old and usually resolves by the time he is three months old and sometimes when he is four months old. In most cases, it does not require any medications.
Tackling normal crying or colic
Reassurance: All babies cry when they are hungry.
In addition, the average baby has one or two hours of unexplained crying scattered throughout the day. As long as they are happy and contented when they are not crying, this is normal.
COLIC: Some babies cry excessively ( over three hours a day) or are very difficult to comfort. If they are growing normally and have a normal medical exam, the crying is called colic. Remind and reassure yourself that colic is due to brain immaturity and has nothing to do with your parenting or any medical issue.
FEEDING: Feed your baby if more than two hours have elapsed since the last feeding ( one and a half hours if the baby takes only breast milk).
HOLD ANS COMFORT: Hold and try to calm your baby whenever he cries without a reason. The horizontal position is usually best for helping a baby relax and to to sleep. Rick your child in a rocking chair, in a cradle or while standing ( many babies calm best with rapid tiny movements like vibrations).
You can Place the child in a wind-up swing or vibration chair. Take him for a stroller rude, outdoors or indoors. Do anything else you think may be comforting ( such as a gentle massage or warm
bath).
Caution: Avoid baby slings before a child is four months old because they have caused suffocation in some babies!
WHEN A CHILD CRIES TO SLEEP
If you can't stop the crying and your baby is not hungry, let your baby cry himself to sleep. For some over tired babies, this is the only answer. You may strap him to the back firmly, because if more than three hours have elapsed since he had the last nap, you can be sure your baby needs to sleep.
To take care of this problem
Encourage night time sleep( rather than daytime sleep): Try to keep your child from sleeping excessively during the day. If your baby has napped two hours or longer,gently wake him. Play with him or feed him, depending in his needs. This will help to reduce the amount of time your baby is awake at night. Note: Never shake a baby. It can cause bleeding on the brain and severe brain damage. Also, never leave your baby with anyone who is immature or has a bad temper. If you are frustrated, put your baby down in a safe place and get help!
Once you get it right, the crying should decrease to one hour per day. Colic improves after two months of age and is usually gone by the time the baby is three months old. No medication is required! In conclusion, call your paediatrician ( baby doctor) if your baby starts to look or act abnormal, if he cries constantly over two hours even when you are using this device; or if he cannot be comforted or the child becomes worse.
A woman called her doctor recently due to frustration from her baby's endless cry at night. She was frustrated due to sleepless nights resulting from this. The grandmother advised her to get some over-the-counter medications, while some other people suggested herbal mixture.
I just advised her to keep doing exclusive breastfeed, making sure the child is comfortable at all times by making sure the room is well ventilated, she wears light clothing for the baby when the room is warm. I also advised her to feed the baby on demand and to change the diaper as at when due.
I discourage her from buying over-the-counter drugs, as most may bring about a temporary and not a permanent relief, and they result in unfavourable …show more content…
side effect to the baby, especially in terms of constipation. She called back to say the exclusive crying was now under control without any medication.
Why babies cry
Sometimes, a child who is less than 90 days old may have the sudden onset of unexplained crying. The parents may notice that crying is the only symptom they can relate to the doctor, because the younger the child, the harder it is to identity the cause of the crying. The common causes of their crying include hunger, desire to sleep, pain, when the child feels too cold or too hot, or when the clothing is too tight. Sometimes, the main cause of recurrent crying may be the normal fussy crying.
When a child cries for over three hours in a given day, it may be due to COLIC. Again, babies cry because of bloated stomach as a result of overfeeding. Unlike gas, excessive milk can cause temporary discomfort. Generally, gas does not cause crying, as all crying babies pass lots of gas and their intestines make lots of gassy noises. The gas comes from swallowed air and it is normal and does not become trapped or cause any pains.
Abnominal colic
This can cause excessive crying by the baby once or twice per day. When it happens, the baby is usually consolable when held and comforted. He acts normal( happy and contended) between bouts of crying, especially when he gets enough to eat and is not hungry. In this case, the baby is not sick.
The colic usually starts before a child is two weeks old and usually resolves by the time he is three months old and sometimes when he is four months old. In most cases, it does not require any medications.
Tackling normal crying or colic
Reassurance: All babies cry when they are hungry.
In addition, the average baby has one or two hours of unexplained crying scattered throughout the day. As long as they are happy and contented when they are not crying, this is normal.
COLIC: Some babies cry excessively ( over three hours a day) or are very difficult to comfort. If they are growing normally and have a normal medical exam, the crying is called colic. Remind and reassure yourself that colic is due to brain immaturity and has nothing to do with your parenting or any medical issue.
FEEDING: Feed your baby if more than two hours have elapsed since the last feeding ( one and a half hours if the baby takes only breast milk).
HOLD ANS COMFORT: Hold and try to calm your baby whenever he cries without a reason. The horizontal position is usually best for helping a baby relax and to to sleep. Rick your child in a rocking chair, in a cradle or while standing ( many babies calm best with rapid tiny movements like vibrations).
You can Place the child in a wind-up swing or vibration chair. Take him for a stroller rude, outdoors or indoors. Do anything else you think may be comforting ( such as a gentle massage or warm
bath).
Caution: Avoid baby slings before a child is four months old because they have caused suffocation in some babies!
WHEN A CHILD CRIES TO SLEEP
If you can't stop the crying and your baby is not hungry, let your baby cry himself to sleep. For some over tired babies, this is the only answer. You may strap him to the back firmly, because if more than three hours have elapsed since he had the last nap, you can be sure your baby needs to sleep.
To take care of this problem
Encourage night time sleep( rather than daytime sleep): Try to keep your child from sleeping excessively during the day. If your baby has napped two hours or longer,gently wake him. Play with him or feed him, depending in his needs. This will help to reduce the amount of time your baby is awake at night. Note: Never shake a baby. It can cause bleeding on the brain and severe brain damage. Also, never leave your baby with anyone who is immature or has a bad temper. If you are frustrated, put your baby down in a safe place and get help!
Once you get it right, the crying should decrease to one hour per day. Colic improves after two months of age and is usually gone by the time the baby is three months old. No medication is required! In conclusion, call your paediatrician ( baby doctor) if your baby starts to look or act abnormal, if he cries constantly over two hours even when you are using this device; or if he cannot be comforted or the child becomes worse.