9 Common reasons why babies cry.

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It is said that crying is the way of communication for new born baby. But it's not always that easy to guess what makes them cry or what makes them laugh. As parents we always try to find the reason why they are crying and want to soothe them.
Here are 9 common reasons which makes baby cry.

1) Hunger : 

            This is the basic why baby is crying. Because he is hungry and wants to be fed.

2)Time for a Diaper change : 

            It might be a sign of wet diaper and he/she wants it to be changed.

3)Sleepy:

            Oh!!! Poor baby might be sleepy... Babies sleep a lot during the first few months of life. Crying might be a sign that the baby is sleepy and wants to have a nap.

4)Gassy :

             Yes, babies tend to become gassy very soon and it irritates them a lot. Try soothing your baby by
          * Gental Tummy massage
          * Moving babies leg in form of bicycling
          * Bathing baby in warm water
          * Some parents suggest gripe water also helps in reliving baby gas

5)Too Hot or Too Cold :

      Try dressing babies in layers. If baby feels too warm remove a layer and if he feels cold add a layer.
      It is recommened to keep new born swaddled well to keep them warm so that they feel in womb. But always see that their body is not too warm.

6)Bored or Needs Attention :

     Like we adults babies also gets bored. Some time babies needs attention, they feel like staying in moms arms. You might have noticed a crying baby suddenly stops crying when mother picks it up. That is the magic of mothers touch.

7)Ear Pain or Infection :

      There are chances that baby has an ear infection or ear pain. Look out for babies guesture while crying, is he/she scratching head while crying, pulling ears or banging head. 
Few drops of ear medication to ears will soothe baby.

8) Not Feeling well :

      Check if baby has fever, nazal congestion or cold which is making baby cry. Carrying a handy basic medical kit always with you helps to provide immediate solution for the problem.
Checkout my 10 must haves of baby medical kit post to know what should be there in baby medical kit or box

9) Colic :

      Baby might be colic. Basically Colic doesn't need any treatment and it goes off by itself with the time. To know more about Colic Checkout my Colic in Newborn : How to handle post.


    Its better to consult doctor  if baby keeps crying for more than three to four hours and you have ruled out all the above reasons