We love to see our charming baby smiling and laughing .it’s really brighten up our gloomy day but when they started to cry ….woooo..arggggghhh..nobody fell happy about it.Boleh tak kalau baby tak menangis?hehehhehe……
Some baby are easy to handle when they cry but some they are born screaming.It happened to my first one……pening kepala dibuatnya.I just assumed that all baby do cry a lot.Then i realised that i need to understand and try to figure out what actually their need.They will not crying without reason.Aren’t they?
These are some clues that really help me a lot to understand more and respond effectively to my crying baby.Hope it could work for u too.Enjoy your motherhood mum and dad, and mum/dad to-be!!!
Hunger:
If three or four hours have passed since his last feeding, if he has
just woken up, or if he has just had a very full diaper and he begins
to cry, he’s probably hungry. A feeding will most likely stop the
crying.
Tiredness:
Look for these signs: decreased activity, losing interest in people and
toys, rubbing eyes, looking glazed, and the most obvious — yawning If
you notice any of these in your crying baby, he may just need to sleep.
Time for bed!
Discomfort:
If a baby is uncomfortable — too wet, hot, cold, squished — he’ll
typically squirm or arch his back when he cries, as if trying to get
away from the source of his discomfort. Try to figure out the source of
his distress and solve his problem.
Pain:
A cry of pain is sudden and shrill, just like when an adult or older
child cries out when they get hurt. It may include long cries followed
by a pause during which your baby appears to stop breathing. He then
catches his breath and lets out another long cry. Time to check your
baby’s temperature and undress him for a full-body examination.
Overstimulation:
If the room is noisy, people are trying to get your baby’s attention,
rattles are rattling, music boxes are playing, and your baby suddenly
closes her eyes and cries (or turns her head away), she may be trying
to shut out all that’s going on around her and find some peace. It’s
time for a quiet, dark room and some peaceful cuddles.
Illness:
When your baby is sick, he may cry in a weak, moaning way. This is his
way of saying, "I feel awful." If your baby seems ill, look for any
signs of sickness, take her temperature and call your healthcare
provider.
Frustration:
Your baby is just learning how to control her hands, arms, and feet.
She may be trying to get her fingers into her mouth or to reach a
particularly interesting toy, but her body isn t cooperating. She cries
out of frustration, because she can t accomplish what she wants to do.
All she needs is a little help.
Loneliness:
If your baby falls asleep feeding and you place her in her crib, but
she wakes soon afterward with a cry, she may be saying that she misses
the warmth of your embrace and doesn’t like to be alone. A simple
situation to resolve
Worry or fear:
Your baby suddenly finds himself in the arms of Great Aunt Matilda and
can’t see you; his previously happy gurgles turn suddenly to crying.
He’s trying to tell you that he’s scared: He doesn’t know this new
person, and he wants Mommy or Daddy. Explain to Auntie that he needs a
little time to warm up to someone new, and try letting the two of them
get to know each other while Baby stays in your arms.
Boredom:
Your baby has been sitting in his infant seat for 20 minutes while you
talk and eat lunch with a friend. He’s not tired, hungry or
uncomfortable, but he starts a whiny, fussy cry. He may be saying that
he’s bored and needs something new to look at or touch. A new position
for his seat or a toy to hold may help.
Colic:
If your baby cries inconsolably for long periods every day,
particularly at the same time each day, he may have colic. Researchers
are still unsure of colic’s exact cause. Some experts believe that
colic is related to the immaturity of a baby’s digestive system.
Whatever the cause, and it may be a combination of all the theories;
colic is among the most exasperating conditions that parents of new
babies face. Colic occurs only to newborn babies, up to about four to
five months of age. Look for patterns to your baby’s crying; these can
provide clues as to which suggestions are most likely to help. Then
experiment with some of the ideas in this list and in the rest of this
article.
If breastfeeding, feed on demand (cue feeding), for nutrition as well
as comfort, as often as your baby needs a calming influence.
If breastfeeding, try avoiding foods that may cause gas
in your baby, such as dairy products, caffeine, cabbage, broccoli and
other gassy vegetables.
If bottlefeeding, offer more frequent but smaller meals; experiment with different formulas with your doctor’s approval.
If bottlefeeding, try different types of bottles and
nipples that prevent air from entering your baby as he drinks, such as
those with curved bottles or collapsible liners.
Hold your baby in a more upright position for feeding and directly afterwards.
Experiment with how often and when you burp your baby.
Offer meals in a quiet setting.
If baby likes a pacifier, offer him one.
Invest in a baby sling or carrier and use it during colicky periods.
If the weather’s too unpleasant for an outside stroll, bring your stroller in the house and walk your baby around.
Give your baby a warm bath.
Hold your baby with her legs curled up toward her belly.
Massage your baby’s tummy, or give him a full massage.
Swaddle your baby in a warm blanket.
Lay your baby tummy down across your lap and massage or pat her back.
Hold your baby in a rocking chair, or put him in a swing.
Walk with Baby in a quiet, dark room while you hum or sing.
Try keeping your baby away from highly stimulating situations during the day when possible to prevent sensory overload.
Lie on your back and lay your baby on top of your tummy
down while massaging his back. (Transfer your baby to his bed if he
falls asleep.)
Take Baby for a ride in the car.
Play soothing music or turn on white noise such as a vacuum cleaner or running water.
As a last resort, ask your doctor about medications available for colic and gas.
What about fussy crying?
There are plenty of times
when you can’t tell if your baby’s crying is directly related to a
fixable situation: hunger, a soiled diaper, or a longing to be held.
That’s when parents get frustrated and nervous. That’s when you should
take a deep breath and try some of the following cry-stoppers:
Hold your baby. No matter the reason for your
baby’s cry, being held by a warm and comforting person offers a feeling
of security and may calm his crying. Babies love to be held in arms,
slings, front-pack carriers, and (when they get a little older)
backpacks; physical contact is what they seek and what usually soothes
them best.
Breastfeed your baby. Nursing your baby is as much
for comfort as food. All four of my babies calmed easily when brought
to the breast — so much so that my husband has always called it "The
Secret Weapon." And my babies are very typical. Breastfeeding is an
important and powerful tool for baby soothing.
Provide motion. Babies enjoy repetitive, rhythmic
motion such as rocking, swinging, swaying, jiggling, dancing or a drive
in the car. Many parents instinctually begin to sway with a fussy baby,
and for a good reason: It works.
Turn on some white noise. The womb was a very
noisy place. Remember the sounds you heard on the Doppler stethoscope?
Not so long ago, your baby heard those 24 hours a day. Therefore, your
baby sometimes can be calmed by "white noise" — that is, noise that is
continuous and uniform, such as that of a heartbeat, the rain, static
between radio stations, and your vacuum cleaner. Some alarm clocks even
have a white noise function.
Let music soothe your baby. Soft, peaceful music
is a wonderful baby calmer. That’s why lullabies have been passed down
through the ages. You don’t have to be a professional singer to provide
your baby with a song; your baby loves to hear your voice. In addition
to your own songs, babies usually love to hear any kind of music.
Experiment with different types of tunes, since babies have their own
favorites that can range from jazz to country to classical, and even
rock and rap.
Swaddle your baby. During the first three or four
months of life, many babies feel comforted if you can re-create the
tightly contained sensation they enjoyed in the womb..
Massage your baby. Babies love to be touched and
stroked, so a massage is a wonderful way to calm a fussy baby. A
variation of massage is the baby pat; many babies love a gentle,
rhythmic pat on their backs or bottoms.
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Let your baby have something to suck on. The most
natural pacifier is mother’s breast, but when that isn’t an option, a
bottle, pacifier, Baby’s own fingers, a teething toy, or Daddy’s pinkie
can work wonders as a means of comfort.
Distract your baby. Sometimes a new activity or
change of scenery — maybe a walk outside, or a dance with a song, or a
splashy bath — can be very helpful in turning a fussy baby into a
happy one.
Reading your baby’s body language
Many times, you can avoid
the crying altogether by responding right away to your baby’s earliest
signals of need, such as fussing, stiffening her body, or rooting for
the breast. As you get to know your baby and learn her signals,
determining what she needs will become easier for you — even before
she cries.
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