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A baby cries the most during his or her first three months. However, have you noticed that the crying time period may vary from an hour to most of the day? This is considered to be normal.
There are a number of observances about the crying of babies that people have reported. Do you believe that a baby knows when the mother or father is present and stress. When the mother is racing around getting dinner ready, does the baby pick up on that tension?
The accepted assumption is that babies have an automatic screening ability that they use to shut off all the noise that may stimulate some response from them so they could get enough rest; however, this filter weakens and totally disappears during the approximate age of six weeks. The baby then may become very sensitive to the external factors such as noise, movements, etc. So depending on the baby’s age, he/she may respond to the tension that is sensed in mom by crying.
There a number of reasons why a baby may cry. Parents generally become fairly good at deciphering the reasons for the baby’s cries.
Hunger is one of the first reasons that a baby may cry. The attention-seeking baby is hungry and trying to let you know that his tummy needs food. This is the most common reason for a baby to cry, especially, during the early months. The hunger cry can be characterized as being persistent, demanding and almost rhythmical.
Babies cried to show boredom and their need for stimulation. The baby wants to be picked up and for you to play with him/her. Continuing to pick up a baby when they are bored may be frowned upon by some because of its leading to a baby that is considered to be spoiled. It is important to provide a baby with stimulation so that he/she will be happy and contented while growing and maturing. This boredom cry is said to be rhythmical and full of sobs and moans.
The third reason is to show discomfort. Pain may be a part of the discomfort and may be why the baby’s crying. They are vulnerable because they are so little and need to be attended to when injured or when in an unpleasant situation. This cry will be more persistent, louder and more demanding. Shrieking and screaming may better describe the crying pattern caused by the pain.
When they become disturbed suddenly, a baby may howl. When a baby is about to sleep or is already fast asleep and suddenly gets surprised by some noise, or movement, a cry may indicate their disapproval. An illness that causes discomfort to a baby may also be the reason for a baby’s bursting into fit of tears.
Parents soon learn how to read and interpret the cry of their baby. In fact, it may be very disturbing to them if they cannot figure out what is behind the crying.
