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What Causes Excessive Inexplicable Crying In Infant?
Question: my 8 month old constantly cries out of no where..... or if I put him down he cries sometimes when I'm holding him he just starts having these crying/screaming bouts .....I don't know what to do about it I put him down for bed he cries.... if I let him fall asleep with me then I leave when he's asleep he just wakes up and doesn't go back to sleep unless I lay with him ... what can I do? I've tried sleep training
Brief Answer:
Infants cry to communicate their discomfort
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
It is normal for babies to cry, so try not to blame yourself if your baby simply won't be soothed.
Infants cry to communicate their discomfort. It may be due to:
1. Inadequate feeds: as your baby is growing, he needs good complementary feeds along with breast milk or formula milk you were giving earlier.
2. Teething troubles: Give her a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief if you feel that an eruption is causing this sudden discomfort.
3. Infants cry sometimes due to colics. Burp him properly after every feed and keep him in upright position for 10 minutes after feeds to make the tummy comfortable. You may try Colicaid drops which are available OTC.
4. Sometimes it's just for cuddling and your comforting touch. You may rock, swing and sing to comfort him. Play soft music to him.
5. Warm bath and soft hands massage with oil or lotion will also help before quiet sleep.
6. Check for wet nappies and diapers. Rule out any uncomfortable clothing or elastic.
7. If your baby's unwell, he'll probably cry in a different tone from the one you're used to. It may be weaker, more urgent, continuous, or high-pitched. If he usually cries a lot but has become unusually quiet, this may also be a sign that he's not well. You need to go for a proper pediatric check up in such cases.
Hopefully this will help you. For further questions,, I Will be happy to help you out.
Take care
Infants cry to communicate their discomfort
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
It is normal for babies to cry, so try not to blame yourself if your baby simply won't be soothed.
Infants cry to communicate their discomfort. It may be due to:
1. Inadequate feeds: as your baby is growing, he needs good complementary feeds along with breast milk or formula milk you were giving earlier.
2. Teething troubles: Give her a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief if you feel that an eruption is causing this sudden discomfort.
3. Infants cry sometimes due to colics. Burp him properly after every feed and keep him in upright position for 10 minutes after feeds to make the tummy comfortable. You may try Colicaid drops which are available OTC.
4. Sometimes it's just for cuddling and your comforting touch. You may rock, swing and sing to comfort him. Play soft music to him.
5. Warm bath and soft hands massage with oil or lotion will also help before quiet sleep.
6. Check for wet nappies and diapers. Rule out any uncomfortable clothing or elastic.
7. If your baby's unwell, he'll probably cry in a different tone from the one you're used to. It may be weaker, more urgent, continuous, or high-pitched. If he usually cries a lot but has become unusually quiet, this may also be a sign that he's not well. You need to go for a proper pediatric check up in such cases.
Hopefully this will help you. For further questions,, I Will be happy to help you out.
Take care
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