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My Baby Won't Stop Crying!

How many times have you asked yourself why your baby won't stop crying, without knowing how to calm him down right away? It's undoubtedly a very frustrating and stressful situation, especially because you know that the baby needs something but you just don't know how to help him.ย 

Last update: 24 November, 2018

Many parents desperately wonder why their baby wonโ€™t stop crying and they donโ€™t know what to do.ย In this article weโ€™ll help you solve this situation.

Crying is how babies express themselves. However, when theyโ€™re constantly crying, it goes beyond the limits of our patience.

My baby wonโ€™t stop crying: is it normal?

A babyโ€™s cry can be gut-wrenching and become our worst nightmare.ย It keeps us from enjoying parenthood. Youโ€™ve probably heard some parents say: โ€œI canโ€™t sleep because my baby cries so much,โ€ and see them tired and in a bad mood.

Apart from that, you might see that theyโ€™ve given up entirely because โ€œbabies are supposed to cry, itโ€™s whatโ€™s normal.โ€

Althoughย the little ones use their crying to communicate what they feel or need, itโ€™s also true that they shouldnโ€™t spend their days crying.ย 

When is it understandable and when is it excessive?ย Not all babies are the same; you probably already knew that. Also, you must keep in mind that newbornsย tend to cry more. Itโ€™s all new to them and they donโ€™t understand their bodies and emotions yet.

Reasons why your baby wonโ€™t stop crying

To solve this issue, the first step is to determine the reason why theyโ€™re crying so much.ย One of the most common reasons is colic, which is present during the first months.ย 

Colic includes a series of symptoms such as stomachache, gas, vomit, diarrhea or constipation. It can be very unpleasant for the baby.

Babies may also be crying because theyโ€™re very hungry.ย Maybe breast milk isnโ€™t enough to satiate them completely and therefore require baby formula. Ask your pediatrician for advice on this matter.

Another reason your baby might be crying is that she may be sensitive to high temperatures, or her clothes may be too tight. Maybe she canโ€™t stand when her diaper is wet or maybe sheโ€™s just very sleepy and canโ€™t get a good sleep.

Did you know that some babies can get nervous more easily in the environments that donโ€™t provide them the calm they need?ย This tends to be a very common reason for the intense crying.

In that case, you might want to resort to musical techniques or get the baby out for a ride in the stroller or in the car.ย A change of environment will help reduce stress and anxiety.

โ€œNot all babies are the same; plus, you must keep in mind that newborns tend to cry more.โ€

My baby wonโ€™t stop crying and I canโ€™t get them to calm down!

This is a common issue, especially for first-time parents.ย Usually, they donโ€™t know how to stop their babyโ€™s crying. And of course this makes them anxious.

What they may not know is that the anxiety passes down to the baby;ย and maybe thatโ€™s why all the techniques they try, donโ€™t work.

So,ย the first step is for mom and dad to calm down.ย Use a meditation or breathing exercise, go out alone for a while, drink some tea or take a nap.

Once you feel calm again, you canย take the baby in your arms and hold her against your chest, so that the baby can feel the beating of her momโ€™s or dadโ€™s heart.ย 

Some people recommend taking your shirt off, in order to get the most out of a skin-to-skin contact. Moreover, lullabies, songs and caressing may help a lot.

Another option is โ€œThe Holdโ€ technique, invented by an American doctor.ย Itโ€™s about โ€œsittingโ€ the baby down in one of your hands.ย Then, with your free hand, hugย the baby.

Hold the baby to your chest with one hand and incline her to 45ยฐ,ย very carefully. Try to make sure the babyโ€™s head doesnโ€™t lean forward too much.

Finally, rock the baby back and forth and smoothly move her hipsย in circles. Youโ€™ll see your little one calm down right away!

If youโ€™ve ever said โ€œmy baby wonโ€™t stop crying,โ€ย we recommend this technique once youโ€™ve ruled out all the possible health-issues and causes of discomfort.

Your pediatrician will help you if youโ€™re a first-timer and donโ€™t know how to calm down your baby. Donโ€™t hesitate to ask!

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