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Babies Cry for Lots of Reasons

Crying is the way newborns communicate. Your new baby cries to let
you know she needs or wants something.
The first thing to try when she cries is to feed her. By noticing when
she wants to be fed and when she doesn’t, you will learn which cries
mean that she is hungry, uncomfortable or wants attention.
Sometimes she will want to be held. Sometimes she wants a dry
diaper. Sometimes she is tired or bored.
As you and your baby get to know each other, you will sometimes be
able to tell the difference between each kind of crying. You can then
try to give her what she needs.

Taking care of your baby when she cries will not spoil her. It will help
your baby feel loved and secure.
Smile, touch and talk to your baby as often as possible. Do this when
you feed her, change her diaper or give her a bath. Your baby will
learn that she can rely on you to take care of her.
Ways to Soothe Your Baby
Sometimes babies cry even when they have been fed, have clean
diapers and are healthy. If your baby is crying because she needs
comfort, there are many things you can do. Every baby is different.
Here are things you can try to find out what calms your baby down.
 Rock your baby in your arms or while sitting in a rocking chair.
 Stroke your baby’s head very gently, or lightly pat her back or
chest.
 Make soft noises, such as cooing, to let your baby know you are
there and you care. Talk to your baby.
 Softly sing to your baby or play soft music.
 Wrap her up in a baby blanket (but not too tightly).
If your baby keeps crying after you have tried everything, stay calm.
Babies know when you are upset. No matter how stressed you are,
never shake your baby. Shaking your baby can cause blindness, brain
damage or even death. If you need a break, call a relative, neighbor or
friend to help. All babies cry. You will not be able to comfort your baby
every time. That does not mean you are a bad parent. Do the best you
can to comfort your baby.
Here’s a simple tip to help your baby cry less—carry her. Research
shows that babies who are carried more often don’t cry as much as
other babies.

Label: Your Newborn

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