Crying as a means of
communication
Crying is the first form of baby talk. It
is your baby’s only way of communicating to you, whether she is hungry, lonely,
tired, wet, uncomfortable, too hot, too cold, or just generally frustrated. Though it may
seem impossible initially, you will learn to a certain extent to differentiate between
your baby’s different cries and decipher what it is she wants. In time, your baby
will become more self-reliant and a better communicator and you will become more
proficient at interpreting her cries. She will cry less often and for shorter periods and
be more easily comforted.
Crying from hunger
Most of the time that the baby is crying,
it is because of hunger. Some parents begin to recognize the cry of hunger at a very
early age. It has been observed that the feeling of a full stomach gives a baby the
most comfort. – not the act of feeding, swallowing or being held.
Crying because of fatigue
Babies often cry themselves to sleep
because of fatigue. Parents need not be concerned, as babies will eventually outgrow this
habit. Attempting to soothe the baby by picking her up or trying to pacify her with a
dummy is not advisable. This will make it more difficult for her to learn to fall asleep
on her own. A regular bedtime routine and adequate rest during the day should help.
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