Why does your baby cry?
Feb
05
- Your baby is hungry. They need more milk.
- Your baby needs to be burped. In my experience, it takes up to 15 minutes for the burp to release.
- They may be feeling too hot or cold. Adjust the clothing to match temperature. As a rule of thumb, they may need the exact layers of clothing you use.
- If your baby is suffering from reflux, they may need to be help upright for quite some time after a feeding to feel comfortable.
- Overfeeding can also cause them discomfort. You’ve got to find the sweet spot of satiety.
- Reaching milestones/leaps such as sitting, crawling, and many more could make them fuzzy and restless.
- Your baby might be unwell. It could be a fever, rash, or ear infection. Trust your instincts and get them checked out by the doctor.
- They could be suffering from gas from swallowing air while feeding. Massage their belly or move their legs in bicycle motions to help ease the discomfort.
- Baby could be colicky. In this case, they would be crying for no particular reason. Hang in there mama.
- They simply need your comfort and need to be held. Give them all the cuddles.