10 reasons babies cry: photos

by Priya Solomon Bellani |

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  1 / 10

  I'm hungry

  Hunger is one of the most common reasons that your newborn baby will cry.
  
  Your baby's small stomach can't hold very much so if she cries try offering her some milk. She may be hungry even if her last feed doesn't seem very long ago.
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  2 / 10

  I'm tired

  Your baby may find it hard to get to sleep particularly if she is over-tired. Your baby's sleep cues will tend to be whining and crying at the slightest thing, staring blankly into space, and going quiet. Help her by teaching her to soothe herself to sleep.
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  3 / 10

  I just feel like crying!

  If your baby is less than five months old she may cry in the late afternoon and evenings. This is normal but it can be very stressful for you. Persistent crying in an otherwise healthy baby is traditionally called colic.
  
  Cuddling your baby, going for a drive or creating white noise say from a ceiling fan or AC for example may soothe your crying baby.
• 4 / 10

  I need a nappy change

  Your baby may protest if a wet or soiled nappy is bothering her. If her tender skin is being irritated she will probably tell you by crying. Always use barrier cream at nappy changes and if possible give your baby nappy-free time.
• 5 / 10

  I need to burp

  If your baby cries during or straight after a feed, she may have gas. Gas is simply the air in your baby's tummy which she's swallowed as she feeds or even when she cries.
  
  Patting or rubbing your baby's back are good ways to burp her. Check out our video on how to burp your baby.
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  I'm too hot

  Take care not to overdress your baby, or she may become too hot. She will generally need to wear one more layer of clothing than you to be comfortable.
• 7 / 10

  I'm too cold

  Your newborn may hate having her nappy changed or being bathed. She may not be used to the feeling of cold air on her skin. But you will soon learn how to perfect a quick nappy change if this is the case.
• 8 / 10

  I don't feel well

  Be aware of changes in your baby. If she's unwell she'll probably cry in a different tone to her usual cry. It may be weaker more urgent continuous or high-pitched.
  
  Nobody knows your baby as well as you do. If you feel that there may be something wrong with her call your doctor.
• 9 / 10

  There's too much going on!

  If your baby has received a lot of attention and cuddles from doting visitors and family members she may become over-stimulated. Take your baby somewhere calm and quiet to help her settle down or sleep.
  
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  I need a cuddle

  Your baby will need lots of cuddling and reassurance to comfort her.
  
  Try a baby sling to keep her close to you perhaps swaying and singing to her while you hold her.
  
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Priya Solomon Bellani

Priya Solomon Bellani is BabyCenter India's Deputy Editor.

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