Babies and crying
There
are few things as distressing to the human ear as the sound of your own baby
crying and once you’ve heard her cry for the first time, you’ll never again be
able to switch off when you hear it.
Nature has hardwired you to respond to
your infant and in time, you’ll be able to distinguish the type of cry your baby is making and what
the reason for it is.
The
good news is that from around three months onwards your baby won’t cry as much
as she did at the start. Normally, babies cry from one to three hours a day
before they’re three months old, and after this point, not for more than one
hour a day. Your baby will still register her displeasure in this way, but not
as frequently. Of course, these are generalizations and your baby is an
individual. She may cry for longer periods than this rough guide details and
it’ll be perfectly normal for her. However, if you think your baby is crying
too much, have a look at excessive crying to help you work out what could
be wrong with your baby.
As
with any concerns you might have regarding your baby’s happiness or welfare,
you should consult your pediatrician for further advice. Be warned though: long
crying bouts in new babies are often explained away as colic. This isn’t really
a medical diagnosis, more a phrase to explain something that isn’t fully
understood. See colic for further information.
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The information in this feature is intended for
educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your health, the
health of your child or the health of someone you know, please consult with a
doctor or other healthcare professional.
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Last Modified: 20/06/2007
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