When adults are dissatisfied with something, they begin to violently express their emotions, that is, "swing their rights." What should babies do in such situations? They start crying into the pillow. At this stage, crying is a way for them to draw attention to themselves or "call for help."
Crying in babies is a kind of language that, over time, the mother must learn to understand. After all, the child, in this way, is trying to express his desires.
If he is hungry, he will “inform” you by crying. A feature of such crying is gradualness. The baby first begins to grunt, warning that it will burst into sobs if you do not respond to this call. In this case, the child may slightly open his mouth, suck his fist, or make search movements with his lips. In this case, the baby can only be calmed by feeding. Leave the baby the right to set the hours of feeding, taking into account his needs. Even if the schedule you set shifts because of this, the baby will quickly get used to the new regimen.
Most likely, the child does not eat during feeding. If his mother's milk after 6 months is not enough, then complementary foods should be introduced.
The baby may cry because he is thirsty. If the child refuses to “snack”, then most likely he wants to drink. He will gradually report his thirst as well as his hunger. These cries are similar in nature. After all, breast milk contains the moisture necessary for the baby. Offer a drink to the baby. If, after saturation with a mixture or milk, he does not refuse water, this means that he was tormented by thirst.
Why can a child cry?
Children may also cry due to fatigue. The child constantly cries, yawns, rubs his eyes, lying in bed, but does not fall asleep, then this crying is a sign of overwork. The reason may be a violation of the regimen, which is necessary for babies. If the child "overdid", then he cannot fall asleep and begins to cry. Try to create a harmonious environment for him to sleep. Turn down the TV and dim the lights. It is best to do this before bedtime so that the baby gradually begins to calm down.
Pediatricians do not advise accustoming babies to fall asleep in their arms, because such dependence on their mother may come back to haunt them in the future. Adaptation to kindergarten, for example, is more difficult for such children: children cannot accept the fact that they are left in the care of other people's aunts. If you still need to calm your baby before going to bed, it is better to rock him in the crib by placing your palm on his head so that he feels that you are nearby. In addition, the best soothing remedy is mother's lullaby.
The child also cries because something is bothering him. If, despite the fact that the environment is favorable for sleep, but the baby still continues to cry, then most likely he is uncomfortable. Check how comfortable he is in the crib. Are the clothes comfortable? Have you swaddled him tightly? In addition, children are often afraid of extraneous noise.
However, the main irritant for the baby is a dirty diaper. We must try to constantly change it and, if possible, buy such diapers that protect children from discomfort during a night's sleep. The ideal option is diaper panties, in which the sidewalls are unfastened.
The crying of a child may indicate that something hurts him. The main cause of crying is intestinal colic. This is painful for the baby, he begins to squeal, blush and try to pull his bent legs up to his tummy. However, it is impossible to calm him down. Therefore, we must try to warm and relax his tummy. Put a diaper ironed on his stomach area and massage his tummy clockwise. For a short while, lay the baby face down on your knees, while spreading the diaper in advance, folded several times.
When helping a child, show patience and endurance. It is very important that he feels your care and understanding. After a few months, these pains will stop. To reduce their frequency, during feeding, try to keep the baby in an upright position and make sure that he tightly wraps his mouth around the nipple of the breast. Many people use special nipples that do not let air through with food.
Crying can also cause toothache. When the baby's teeth erupt, he begins to pull his hands into his mouth and cry loudly. This, as a rule, occurs against the backdrop of whims. During feeding, the baby may bite the breast, trying to "calm" the gums. In this case, you should consult a doctor . He will tell you how to relieve the pain.
If the crying of the child is not similar to those described, then most likely he just loves to cry. Perhaps he needs more attention. However, in order to be sure of this, you need to consult a doctor.
The article was prepared for the BWumen website.
