Baby Doesn’t Stop Crying!

Crying is a way for a baby to express themselves, but constant crying can not only test the patience of parents, but also make them worry. Many parents wonder in desperation why the baby doesn’t stop crying, and they don’t know how to act in a situation like this.

Is it normal for a baby not to stop crying?

Baby crying can be ripple as well as turn into a worst nightmare. It may prevent you from enjoying parenting. You may have even heard some parents say “I can’t sleep when your baby cries so much” and at the same time notice how tired and in a bad mood. In addition, you may find that they have given up because “babies are crying, that’s normal”.

However, even if a small baby uses crying to communicate to us what he feels and needs, the baby should not spend his days crying.

When is baby crying understandable and when is it excessive? You know for sure that not all babies are the same. As well as the fact that the newborn tends to cry more. Everything is new to the newborn and he does not yet understand his body or emotions.

Reasons for baby crying

To solve the problem, one should first find out why the baby is crying so much. One of the most common causes of crying is colic, which can occur during the first months of a baby. 

Colic manifests as various symptoms such as abdominal pain, flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. It can be very uncomfortable for the baby.

The baby may also cry for his hunger. Perhaps breast milk is not enough to satisfy the baby’s hunger completely, but the baby would also need a breast milk substitute. Ask your pediatrician for advice if you suspect this is the cause of crying.

One reason a baby doesn’t stop crying is his sensitivity to high temperatures or too tight clothing. Maybe the wet diaper irritates the baby or he is very tired but doesn’t get proper sleep.

Did you know that some babies get nervous easily if their environment doesn’t provide the peace they need? This is one very common reason for constant crying.

In this case, you may want to take music or take your little one for a carriage ride or car ride. Changing the environment helps reduce your baby’s stress and anxiety.

The baby won’t stop crying and I won’t make him calm down!

This is a very common problem, especially among first-time parents. New parents don’t always know how to calm a baby, and this can make parents anxious.

What parents may not know is that their anxiety is also transmitted to the baby, which is why the sedative techniques they use don’t work either. So the first thing mom and dad need to do is calm down themselves. Meditate, try different breathing techniques, go outside, drink a cup of tea or take a nap.

When you feel calm again, take the baby in your arms and hold him against your chest so that the child feels your breathing and heart rate. 

Some recommend taking the shirt off to allow the baby to come in skin contact with the parent. In addition to this, wind chimes, humming and stroking can help.

One option is the so-called “extraction technique” developed by a US doctor. In it, the baby “sits” with your other hand, and with your free hand you hug your baby. Hold the baby against your chest with one hand and gently tilt the baby 45 degrees. Make sure that the child’s head does not lean forward too much. Swing the child back and forth lightly and move the child’s hips smoothly, making a circle. You will notice your little one calms down immediately!

If you have ever had to find that your baby does not stop crying, we recommend that you try the above technique, as long as you have ruled out potential health problems and discomfort first.

If you are a recent parent, your pediatrician will help you calm your child. So don’t hesitate to ask for help!