{"id":484,"date":"2018-08-11T14:53:13","date_gmt":"2018-08-11T14:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musingsoftheheartandsoul.wordpress.com\/?p=484"},"modified":"2018-08-11T14:53:13","modified_gmt":"2018-08-11T14:53:13","slug":"need-help-with-a-crying-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decodinglives.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/11\/need-help-with-a-crying-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Help With A Crying Baby?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">We all are digital mums and mums of the gen-next. We are mostly able to find answers to all our questions through Google or some online community. We are often trying to hold our calm and practicing being gentle mums. We are propagating gentle parenting and I absolutely concur with it.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">However, there are various occasions when we lose our cool and become all ruffled up. One of the major challenges I faced when baby Z was growing up was to be decode reasons as to why he would suddenly cry.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">There are various reasons for, why your baby could cry? If you have been able to decipher this mystery then you have won a big battle some of the reasons as to why your baby would cry could be,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Hunger \u2013<\/strong> Babies, especially new born, often cry when hungry. Their tummies are smaller than the size of your palm and can\u2019t hold anything for long. Hence, they cry to let the world know their little tummies need re-filling.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Gas \u2013<\/strong> The feeding is definitely task number one, however burping your baby comes along with feeding. Inadequate burping may lead to gas formation in your baby\u2019s tummy. Gas and Colic are frequent problems with babies that can become worse if not attended to.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Sickness &#8211;<\/strong> You baby may be ill and has no other way to communicate with you. They cry when they are ill or are under some discomfort.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Fatigue &#8211;<\/strong> Everyone loves being around a new born baby. Too much simulation can tire your baby and make him\/her cranky. Some people wake a sleeping baby in order to play with it or to keep it awake. Everyone loves a good nap time and so do babies.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Too hot or too cold<\/strong>&#8211; We often keep our tiny little bundles of joy covered up most of the time. Babies tend to cry when they are either too hot or too cold. Hence, it\u2019s important to take care of their clothing as per the weather and also to manage the temperature of the room they are in.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Irritable<\/strong> \u2013 We all have our moods and so do our babies. Your baby could just be plain irritated. It\u2019s best to try and soothe your baby through cuddling, singing or swaddling.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Aches <\/strong>\u2013 Your baby could develop anything from an ear ache to a stomach ache. Check for teething symptoms. Check if your baby\u2019s stomach is bloated for a tummy ache. If your baby tugs at its ear often, get it checked through a doctor.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Growth Spurt <\/strong>\u2013 Babies tend to have growth spurt every few weeks initially and then after few months. They tend to become a little fussy during these growth spurts and all they need is some TLC ( tender loving care)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Uncomfortable Clothes <\/strong>\u2013 We always want our babies to look the fanciest despite how the mums look. Some clothes or the fabric may make your baby uncomfortable. Always check how the fabric would feel on your baby\u2019s skin before you decide to splurge on fancy clothes.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong>Love and Attention <\/strong>&#8211; Sometimes all that they need is a hug, kiss and lots of cuddles. Babies miss their mommies and daddies. Until they learn to talk and even after that, crying could be a way to demand love and attention.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong><u>&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong><u>&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><strong><u>Here is, all that you can do to make your babies happy, comfortable and calm again.<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Feed them when hungry. A baby with a tummy full is always happier.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Burp them to, help them ease off the gas and also keep a watch for any colic signs. Colic signs may include, clinching fists and grunting like sound when passing gas.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">All sorts of sickness call for medical attention. It\u2019s best to consult your pediatrician before you hunt for any home remedies. Avoid trial and errors when it comes to even the simplest of sickness for your baby.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">We all love playful babies but too much play and simulation can tire your baby. A tired baby will always be cranky. If you see rubbing of eyes, crying, it indicates baby needs some rest.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Sometimes babies may feel exactly the opposite weather as us hence it\u2019s important that the temperature of their surroundings is set to a comfortable temperature. It\u2019s also important to ensure they are dressed appropriately.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Whenever your baby is experiencing an ache it will cry more than normal. Check for teething ache, teethers or other teething accessories, massaging their gums can help reduce the pain. Register the required medicines and massage the baby to help soothe him\/her of stomach aches or aches out of growth spurts.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Babies love and demand cuddles, hugs, swaddling, rocking and singing. Nothing soothes a crying baby more than a mum\u2019s touch. So try and stay calm when your baby is crying. Instead, stay happy, chirpy and spread the love.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">A nice bath routine that involves music, massage, books can always help a crying baby and induce sleep too.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Ask for help! We are super mommies indeed but let daddy or another family member help you calm down your baby. A crying baby can be overwhelming. Try taking a walk outside. A long drive with soft music tends to help too.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">Here is great video by a renowned pediatrician on how to calm a crying baby<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Calm A Crying Baby - Dr. Robert Hamilton Demonstrates &quot;The Hold&quot; (Official)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j2C8MkY7Co8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">For more posts and tips follow me on instagram<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\"><a style=\"color:#0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/musingsoftheheartandsoul\">musingsoftheheartandsoul<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#0000ff\">#HappyParenting #Happymommies #HappyBabies<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all are digital mums and mums of the gen-next. 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