Crying in newborns

Excessive or unusual crying in newborns (0-3 months)

Crying is the only way your newborn can communicate with the world. It is his language through which he signals his needs, discomfort, or simply fatigue. However, when the crying becomes prolonged, intense, and seems impossible to soothe, parents begin to feel bewildered and helpless. It is important to understand that excessive crying is a common issue, and it does not mean you "bad" parents.

Why do newborns cry?

First of all, check the child's basic needs:

• Hunger: A newborn's stomach is very small, so they need feeding every 1.5-3 hours.
• Discomfort: Dirty diaper, too hot or cold.
• Fatigue: If the baby is "overstimulated", it may be hard for them to fall asleep, and they will cry from overstimulation.
• Need for contact: For nine months the baby was in close contact with the mother. After birth, they urgently need cuddles and a sense of security.

When is crying colic?

If you have checked all basic needs and the baby continues to cry wildly, especially in the evening, it may be colic. The classic definition of colic is the "rule of threes": crying lasts more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, for more than three weeks. Colic is an exclusion diagnosis made when the baby is healthy but cries intensely.