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Every baby is different, but they all have one thing in common: they all cry! As a parent, you’re probably pretty good at figuring out why. But sometimes, your baby may seem to be crying a lot, or for no clear reason. This can cause stress and make you feel like you’ve done something wrong, even if you’ve tried your best to comfort them.

Give yourself some grace, you’re doing great. Babies cry as a way of communicating. We’ll help you figure out what they might be trying to say, give you tips for soothing them, and give you advice on when to talk to your doctor about excessive crying and colic.

Why is your baby crying so much? Most of the time, it’s because they need something.

As a parent, your first priority is to make sure your child is happy and healthy. So when they cry, all you want to do is make them feel better. You know they’re trying to tell you something, but sometimes it’s hard to figure out what it is.

While you may have tried different things to help your baby feel better, sometimes it’s hard to think clearly when you’re in your baby’s trench. Here’s a quick list of common reasons why your baby may have trouble settling, and some tips that can help:

• they are hungry – When babies are very young, they need to eat frequently because their stomachs are small. Therefore, it never hurts to offer them a bottle or breast milk. This can be a quick way to stop crying.
• they are tired – It may not seem like it, but babies sleep a lot. Sometimes, they have trouble falling asleep, so they cry. Shushing, rocking, swaddling, and when appropriate, setting a good sleep schedule can help your baby fall asleep calmly.
• Their diaper is wet or dirty – This is usually easy to figure out. Keeping your baby’s bottom clean and dry can help them bab happily instead of whimpering.
• Their tummy may hurt from bloating or constipation – Even as an adult, you know how painful stomach pain can be. Your baby is no different, they just can’t tell you how they feel. Cycling, gentle abdominal massage, or even resting on your stomach can help relieve pain and stop tears.
• They may feel lonely or scared – Waking up in the dark or not being able to see you in front of them can be confusing for babies. Usually, once you’re back in their sight and they’re back in your arms, they’ll start to settle down.
• They are sick or have a fever – Unfortunately, the only thing that can help with an illness or fever is time (and maybe a trip to the doctor). But you can help by keeping your baby hydrated, making sure they’re comfortable, and giving them extra cuddle time while they recover.
• they are overstimulated – Bright lights, lots of activity, and loud noises can overwhelm babies, leading to confusion and crying. The easiest way to help an overstimulated baby is to get back into your daily routine and take them to a quiet, cool, comfortable place where they can calm down quickly.

Calm your baby with the 5S Soothing Technique (plus some tried and true tips)

For nine months, your baby has been safe and comfortable in your belly. Inside, they are soothed by gentle movements, sounds, and other sensations they experience. The 5 Ss—swaddling, lying on your side or tummy, shushing, rocking, and sucking—can help mimic these cozy feelings.

With that in mind, along with a few other tips, here are seven things you can try to soothe your child.

1. Change the baby’s position

Changing your baby’s position so they’re sitting up instead of lying down (or vice versa) can give them new areas of focus. If your baby isn’t rolling over yet, you can soothe them by swaddling them in a cozy swaddle and placing them on their back.

2. Gently rock or move the baby

This can include rocking your baby (try placing your baby face down under your baby’s belly and supporting your baby’s head in the crook of your arms), placing your baby in a sling or other carrier, placing your baby in a lower baby swing, taking them for a walk in a stroller or front-facing carrier, or taking them for a drive.

3. Reduce factors that may over-stimulate your baby

Babies can be overwhelmed by many forms of stimulation, including bright lights, loud sounds, strong smells, and even excessive attention. Eliminating or reducing stimulation can create a more comfortable, less stressful environment for your baby. Taking a warm bath can also help soothe an overstimulated baby.

4. Introduce comforting sounds

Soft music or white noise, such as a fan in another room, a vacuum cleaner, or a washing machine, may help calm your baby. Your own voice can also be soothing to your baby, so try singing a soothing song, shushing them, reading a children’s book to them, or talking softly to them.

5.Hold your baby tight

Hugging your baby, holding them against your chest while taking slow, deep breaths, or gently massaging their belly or back with your palms in circular motions can be comforting and may reduce the amount of time they cry. You can also use this time to have more skin-to-skin contact.

6. Give your baby a pacifier

The sucking reflex babies use to nurse also helps them self-soothe. So if you already have a care routine for your baby, you can try giving your baby a pacifier when they cry.

7. Consider diet and feeding habits

Some babies are sensitive to different types of formula or breast milk that contain certain allergens in the mother’s diet. These sensitivities may cause gas or an upset stomach.

If you find that other factors aren’t causing your baby’s upset stomach, talk to your child’s doctor about switching formulas or making dietary changes while breastfeeding to see if you can relieve the upset stomach.

When it comes to breastfeeding, there are a number of things you can do to reduce gas and discomfort. Make sure your baby is in a comfortable position with his body aligned with your breast, that he has a good latch, and that he is always burping during and after feedings.

If you feel like you’ve tried everything to stop your baby from crying, you may have colic

Babies go through different stages of crying. When they are about six weeks old, they may cry regularly for up to three hours a day. Typically, by three or four months of age, their crying time has decreased to an hour or two a day.

So if your baby cries for a long time without any help, he may have colic. For a parent or caregiver, colic can be a very emotional and frustrating experience. But it’s important to know that colic doesn’t happen because your baby is sick or because you did something wrong.

Doctors don’t know exactly what causes colic in babies. Some theories suggest it has to do with babies’ sensitivity to stimulation and their developing nervous systems, meaning they start crying easily but have a hard time stopping it. Other research suggests that conditions such as acid reflux, food intolerances, and allergies may also contribute to colic, but are not the direct cause.

So even if your doctor isn’t sure why some babies develop colic, they can still help you get answers through diagnosis.

How to tell the difference between colic symptoms and constant crying

Crying is the main way babies let you know they need something. But in addition to having no clear cause, colic crying often has other characteristics that make it different from regular crying.

• Colic cries tend to be more intense than normal cries – The sound may be higher and sound like your baby is in distress. At this intensity, your baby’s face may turn red and the skin around his mouth may turn pale. They may stiffen their arms, clench their fists, tighten their legs, or arch their back when crying.
• Colic cries are often more regular than typical baby cries – This is because regular crying is often related to the baby’s core needs, such as needing to eat, sleep or have a diaper changed, so the crying may occur erratically and throughout the day when these needs arise. But colic crying tends to occur at the same time every day, usually in the late afternoon or evening, and there is no clear trigger for the crying.
• Baby’s age determines colic vs. normal crying – Typically, colicky crying begins within the first few weeks of life, peaks at 4-8 weeks of age, and usually ends abruptly when the baby is 3-4 months old.

While it may not feel comfortable right now, colic will go away on its own, just not necessarily as quickly as you’d like. But don’t worry, your baby won’t cry forever. Colic is common, temporary, and has no lasting impact on your baby’s health.

For more tips on soothing your baby or to rule out possible causes of inconsolable crying, talk to your doctor

If you can’t get your baby to stop crying, it may make your baby feel upset and stressed. These are completely normal feelings and you don’t have to go through them alone. If you need advice or support, reach out to your partner, support system and your child’s doctor. Don’t forget, your baby will eventually stop crying and they’ll give you those baby giggles that make even the toughest day worth it.