To cry theme is no longer an obsession

Infants from 3 weeks to 3 months old, start to cry violently at night, when crying, they will clasp their hands and bend their arms and legs into their bodies, crying more and more ... are signs of crying. subject. Babies who cry at night often make parents worried, insecure and tired of having to take care of their babies because it is not easy to soothe them to stop crying.

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1 / Baby crying problem, what is the cause?

2 / What should be done to reduce upset baby crying? 

1 / Baby crying problem, what is the cause?

Problematic crying is still a mysterious phenomenon and the specific cause has not been identified. About 20% of babies born between the ages of 3 weeks and 3 months fall into this situation. The explanation given is that the child is too young, can not speak and cannot "help" himself. That Doo, the child must use the cry as a way to tell his parents and relatives when he is having one of the following problems.

Evening crying is a phenomenon where the baby often cries at night, at a certain time, the crying lasts a long time and it is difficult to calm the baby.

Impact from the outside

Newborn babies need time to gradually adapt to a new life outside the womb. Sometimes the effects and stimuli are too loud from the surrounding environment such as lights, loud noises can stress the baby and start crying until it gets used to the change.

Baby reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the sphincter in the esophagus is inefficient, resulting in vomiting and discomfort during and after eating. This is also considered the cause of the baby crying stomach problems.

Food allergies

Some babies may be allergic to the protein or lactose content of breast milk or formula, sometimes to certain foods in their diet. These allergies cause discomfort, frustration, and fussiness.

The digestive system is still weak

Due to the incomplete digestive system, it becomes difficult to digest food even in breast milk. In addition, during the suckling process, there will be a large amount of air in the abdomen leading to flatulence, colic, which prevents the baby from sleeping well and crying more stomach.

Love needs

Mom should know, there are emotional conditions that can cause babies to cry at night such as: Waking up at night in a feeling of darkness envelops the baby, feeling lonely, scared and needs attention from parents. ; Babies are awakened by dreams or an emotional problem that happened during the day.

Understand your baby through each cry Understanding the meaning of your child's crying and why babies will help their parents leisurely time and reduce a lot of stress

2 / What should be done to reduce upset baby crying? 

When she saw the baby crying violently and continuously, the mother became worried, she was anxious about how to handle it, she just tried to comfort all kinds of things, but it still did not work. It is not easy to soothe an upset stomach. Mom needs to calm down, try to maintain a comfortable mentality. When the baby cries, the mother must make sure that the baby is not hungry, based on the above reasons, she can do some of the following ways.

- Massage gently for the baby: Place the baby on his stomach on his / her belly and gently apply it to the back, hands, feet and stomach with your hands so that the baby feels safe and comfortable.

- Change of stimulation: Many babies will love being held in their arms, walking back and forth, lying on a rocking crib or on a wheelchair ... If the baby does not accept this position, mother try to change another position, Maybe the baby will like it better.

- Create a sense of comfort: Baby should sleep in a room with dim light, cool, quiet, quiet and dry place. Regularly check diapers to see if your baby is urinating or having any bowel movements.

- Wrapping towels: For infants, mothers should wrap a towel around the body to avoid startling, keep the baby warm.

- Let your baby listen to music: Mom can sing lullaby or let your baby listen to melodious, soothing music, especially those that she listened to while still in the womb.

- Create a schedule: Although it is very difficult, you should try to help your baby create a reasonable schedule of activities. When you get used to the pace your baby will no longer fussy and cry as before.

If your upset stomach is related to digestive problems, you can do the following:

- Change the mother's diet: If the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to some foods that are bothersome or allergic to the baby such as vegetables, chocolate, eggs, peanuts ... If drinking public milk Please change to another kind of food.

- Give your child probiotics: Mothers need to consult a doctor before giving them any digestive medicine.

7 ways to help babies sleep soundly and easily The following ways to help babies sleep well are not difficult to do. You will quickly see the results and say goodbye to all the night with your baby