For new moms, a constantly crying baby is probably the most depressing thing that can happen to them. You just gave birth, you brought a new life into this world, but now it starts to look like maybe this world is torture for your baby. Now everything looks different, and you suddenly realize that being a mother is actually more emotionally involving than you thought.
All babies cry and we can all assume that it is their only way of communicating their needs to the world. Being a hobbyist in the mommy field, it’s important to understand your own baby; when and why he cries and what it means. Only then will you know how to be a comfort to him by relieving the discomfort.
Well, babies cry for different reasons because, just like us, they have different comfort zones in different situations. Hunger is the most basic and logical reason for a crying baby. Since they can only feed on breast milk for a few months, it makes perfect sense if your baby gets hungry quickly and wants to nurse every 20 minutes. But hey, that’s why you have breasts; to feed your baby. So he lets it feed. As his tummy fills up, it soothes his body and calms him down.
Another reason why most babies cry constantly is discomfort. Maybe you are too hot or too cold. As a general rule, doctors recommend only one more layer of clothing than you do. That should feel comfortable enough to keep baby calm. Check if the clothes are too tight. Remember, a baby’s skin is not as tough as yours. So skinny jeans and other tight clothing are probably not the best options right now. Once again, keep checking if the diaper is dirty. Babies have it easy. If they have to urinate or defecate, they just go ahead and drop the shell. They don’t care if you judge them. As a mother, it is your duty to check if your baby’s diaper is dirty and clean it. The longer you delay this checkup, the more your baby’s chances of having an infection increase.
Babies can also cry because they just need a nap. Just like you, babies also want rest and may not know how to fall asleep on their own. So come crying because you want to be held and held to sleep. They had just emerged from the womb, where everything was warm and calm. It is natural that they need to continue to feel snuggled and secure. So hold him close to you and let the rhythm of your heartbeat lull him to sleep. Rock him gently and sing to him softly until he falls asleep. Nature has bound you to this duty. So don’t let your baby down.
Finally, if your baby’s cry sounds higher pitched, or if she continues to cry even after doing all these tasks, it may be a sign that something is wrong; perhaps a complex health problem. Visit a pediatrician as soon as possible and get him checked out before it’s too late.