There is nothing more heart-wrenching and
sometimes nerve-wracking than a wailing infant. Understanding the cries of the
baby, looking after their needs and appeasing the child is a difficult task.
Some of the basic common reasons why babies cry are:
Basic Checks
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Hunger – Following a schedule for feeding
the baby and looking for indications of hunger like licking fingers or
lip-smacking and rightly feeding enough can omit the hunger cry of the baby.
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Soiled Diaper – Infants, especially
new-borns wet diapers frequently. A quick change of diaper will ease their
discomfort.
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Sleepy – After an energetic play or a
sumptuous meal, infants take a nap which rejuvenates their energy and helps
them grow. If they do not sleep adequate amounts, babies feel exhausted and get
grumpy.
The five S’s rule can help struggling parents soothe babies.
- Swaddle – After resting
in the womb for nine long months babies need time to settle themselves in
the new environment. Swaddling helps the baby to experience a similar snug
environment as in the womb and helps them stay calmer for longer periods.
- Stomach/Side Position – Putting the
baby sidewards or resting on her stomach will stop the baby from wailing
as it helps reduce colic.
- Shushing – Babies need
light music or rhythmic tunes to sleep. They do not need silence. They
have been hearing the blood flow in the womb, which sounds noisier than a
vacuum cleaner. Hence singing the baby a lullaby or comforting them with
music is proven to do wonders for fussy babies.
- Swing - Babies in the
womb have a roller coaster ride. Recreating a similar slow swaddle or
rocking movements will calm the baby.
- Sucking – Many fussy babies find their tranquillity in sucking their thumb or pacifier which gives them immense pleasure and happiness.
Babies are energetic and less fussy when
they are with other babies. A regular play date, fun, activities with similar
age groups will increase their learning ability and skills. Childventures is a
unique academy with highly experienced faculty, which promotes balanced growth
right from early childhood benefitting the baby’s overall development.
