When I was younger, I used to get really irritated when my sisters used to start crying. It seemed as if they have nothing better to do but cry themselves to sleep. Nowadays, however, a smile creeps on my lips every time I hear my daughter cry. It has become music to my ears. Fact is, up to this point that I’m writing this article; I’m still wondering how this has happened. I, who have always sworn never to give birth, now have a beautiful daughter. I, who have always been a happy go lucky gal, am now content just playing with my baby.
I was on my second trimester when I started feeling fears. I was afraid because I didn’t know how to give a baby a bath. I was afraid that I might not be able to make my baby stop crying. I was afraid that my baby might die because I couldn’t take care of her properly. My husband kept telling me, everything will be alright once the baby’s born, but I didn’t believe him at the time, I continued to fret and cry at night.
Now that my daughter is here, I found out that taking care of her is so much easier than I imagined, thanks to the help of my mother and friends who had babies before me. Just like most mothers, I’ve found out that a baby’s cries are simply their way of communication. Since they are unable to provide anything for themselves, they rely on us to provide them with the food, warmth and comfort that they need. For new parents, it can be difficult to work out what your baby is trying to tell you – whether they are feeling cold, thirsty, uncomfortable or whether they just want to cuddle. As your baby gets older, he or she will learn other ways of communicating such as eye contact, make noise or even smiling which will greatly reduce their crying. To reassure yourself, here is a list why babies cry and what you can do to soothe them.
1. Your baby is hungry.
People say that this is the main reason why babies cry. Babies’ stomachs hold very little and would need to feed very often. Offer your milk and let him or her keep feeding until she wants to. If your baby doesn’t stop crying, then he or she might be expressing her next need.
2. Your baby needs to feel comfortable.
Babies cry when they need a diaper change or if their clothes are too tight. Babies also need to feel warm. To check if you baby is too hot or too cold, try feeling her stomach. It is also advisable to keep your baby’s room at 18 degrees Celcius or 64 degrees Farenheit.
3. Your baby needs to be held.
Babies need cuddling and reassurance. Older children may be soothed by seeing or hearing you but babies need physical contact to feel comfortable. If you already fed your baby, or changed their diapers and he or she keeps crying, chances are, she needs to be touched.
4. Your baby needs to rest.
Some babies find it hard to sleep especially when they are getting too much attention. Some babies just want to stop the noise so she can rest for the day.
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