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How Can Persistent Crying In A Five-month-old Baby Be Treated?
Question: Hi doctor, I have a 5 month old daughter and from past 2 weeks when I take her to public places she is crying non stop. Can you please tell me what should I do?
All the things you said are checked and she is in my hands only just site of people gets her irritated I think even in a temple she cried crazily and we had to move out and sit in the car.
All the things you said are checked and she is in my hands only just site of people gets her irritated I think even in a temple she cried crazily and we had to move out and sit in the car.
Brief Answer:
It is important to drape right - neither too much, nor too little.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A child of this age is quite sensitive and can be vulnerable to multiple things including temperature fluctuations.
It is possible that the child is irritated by the noise or the temperature is not maintained. It is also possible that the child is uncomfortable or hungry.
It could be a craving for your personal touch and affection. You need to heed to the child and try to make out what's wrong. Taking care of the underlying issue would ease her and would automatically take care of her crying.
You would, therefore, need to be observant for the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
Brief Answer:
A child can be affected by changes in the environment that you might not detect
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to understand that the subtle change in the environment is making her uneasy and crying out is her only form of expression.
It is a bit too early to teach manners to the child and so you would have to try to reassure the baby (by cuddling, interacting with her etc.).
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
It is important to drape right - neither too much, nor too little.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A child of this age is quite sensitive and can be vulnerable to multiple things including temperature fluctuations.
It is possible that the child is irritated by the noise or the temperature is not maintained. It is also possible that the child is uncomfortable or hungry.
It could be a craving for your personal touch and affection. You need to heed to the child and try to make out what's wrong. Taking care of the underlying issue would ease her and would automatically take care of her crying.
You would, therefore, need to be observant for the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
Brief Answer:
A child can be affected by changes in the environment that you might not detect
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to understand that the subtle change in the environment is making her uneasy and crying out is her only form of expression.
It is a bit too early to teach manners to the child and so you would have to try to reassure the baby (by cuddling, interacting with her etc.).
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
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