1. Hunger,

2. Dirty diaper,

3. Need for sleep,

4. Desire for cuddles,

5. Stomach ache,

6. Too hot or too cold,

7. Desire to burp,

8. Small details,

9. Teething,

10. Desire for less attention,

11. Desire for more attention,

12. Feeling unwell,

 

1- Hunger: This is most likely the first thing that will come to mind when your baby starts crying, that your baby is hungry. By learning how your baby behaves when he/she is hungry, you can feed your baby before he/she starts crying. Some signs for newborns are; fussing, smacking, licking lips, putting his/her hand in his/her mouth and turning his/her head towards your hand when you reach out to him/her.

2- Dirty Diaper: While some babies show it immediately when they wet their diaper, some can get bored and endure it for a while. It is useful to check immediately when your baby starts crying.

3- Need for Sleep: Aren't our babies so lucky? They can fall asleep anytime, anywhere when they get tired. Or do we think that way? In fact, it may be harder for your baby to fall asleep than you think. He/she cannot put his/her head down and start crying immediately, this situation is especially observed when babies are more tired.

Patient Comment: We bothered our doctor a few times because we thought my 5-week-old daughter had a serious problem. After reading how fussy babies can be when they are really tired, we started putting them down to sleep when they started to yawn. In the following days, they cried much less and their gas problems decreased.

4- Wanting to be held: Babies want to be held all the time. They like to see their parents' faces, hear their voices, hear their heartbeats and even smell their special scents. Sometimes a crying baby may want to be held closer. If you are wondering if you will upset your baby by holding them too much, you can put this thought aside. This is not possible for the first months, and you can even consider getting a chest carrier for your tired arms.

5- Stomach Pain: Stomach pains, along with gas, often cause crying in babies. If your baby starts crying after eating, they may be suffering from some kind of stomach pain. If your baby repeats crying sessions that last 3 hours a day and repeat 3 days a week, definitely consult your doctor. Situations that do not recur after every meal are generally not defined as stomach pain. These situations are usually gas pain, gas pain can occur not only immediately after your baby eats but also after a while. In these cases, you can apply simple gas removal methods.

6- Too Hot or Too Cold: While changing your baby's diaper or wiping his bottom with a wet wipe, your baby may get cold and react by crying. Newborn babies love to be wrapped and warm, but being too hot can cause your baby to cry. As a rule, you should dress your baby in an extra layer of clothing on top of the clothes you should wear. When comparing hot and cold, babies cry a lot because of the cold. Heat does not bother many babies very much.

7- The Desire to Burp: Babies do not always want to burp and burp, but after feeding, all your baby needs may be a burp. Babies swallow air while breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, and if your baby cannot expel the air he swallows, he will feel uncomfortable.

8- Small Details: One of the unthinkable situations is that your baby's hair may be blocked by blood flow because it is tied too tightly. This is the first point that doctors check in babies who cry for no reason. In addition, some babies may be sensitive to woolen clothes or labels inside the clothes. This may be causing your baby to cry, if you cannot understand why your baby is crying, you can try a different dress.

9- Teething: The teething process in babies is a very painful period, teeth come out by pushing and cutting the gums. If your baby seems to be in pain and you cannot understand it, try to feel the gums with your hand. If you feel a hardness, your baby is teething. Generally, babies get teeth between 4 and 7 months, but it is observed in cases where it is seen earlier.

10- Less Desire for Attention: Your baby constantly learns new information by examining all the events and objects around him. However, sometimes when he is passed from hand to hand in an environment with unfamiliar sounds and lights, he may not be able to process what is happening. Crying sometimes means “enough” for babies. In such cases, the parent's lap or drawing the baby's attention to a calmer event will relax your baby.

11- Wanting More Attention: Some babies may be more outgoing and more open to trying to explore the world around them. Such babies usually start crying when they cannot find an event or object that they can be interested in. Keeping your baby busy all the time can be tiring for you. Carriers that are attached to the chest or backpacks that allow your baby to watch the surroundings will help your baby learn without tiring you. Being in contact with other babies will relax both your baby and you. When making your plans, you should prefer places where there are more babies.

 

12- Not Feeling Well: If your baby is crying despite having their basic needs met and being comfortable, you should take their temperature. You can read our article on fever: Is Fever a Friend or Foe? Fever is a sign of many diseases, and if your fever is high, you should definitely consult your doctor. When your baby is sick, they cry and react differently than when they are hungry or angry. If your baby is crying and you think something is different than normal, do not hesitate to call your doctor.