Many parents are interested in the question: "Why do children cry?" When the child is still very young, screaming is the only way he can communicate with the outside world. Do not ignore the crying of the child, but try to find out and eliminate his causes, which may be several.
What can cause crying in a child?
- Hunger. If the baby is breast-fed, then attach it to the chest, even if you have done this recently. After all, he is growing, and, consequently, his energy needs are growing. Older children can also cry when they want to eat, because a feeling of hunger can occur due to the fact that the child ate less than expected during feeding or was very active and spent all the resources of kilocalories. Ambient temperature and mood can also affect the body's need for food.
- Wet or dirty diapers. A child may cry if he has peeed or committed a bowel movement.
- It’s cold or hot. Children react very sharply to ambient temperature, since their thermoregulation is still not fully developed. If the skin of the child has turned pink or covered with wet sweat, then undress it. If the arms and legs of the crumbs are cool, then wrap or hold it against you to warm it with your body. The room where the baby is located should be ventilated and have a temperature comfortable for him. But do not create drafts! Choose clothes made from natural materials so that the baby's skin breathes.
- Pain. Why do babies cry while feeding? Carefully inspect the baby's oral cavity. Pain can cause: infection, stomatitis, otitis media, or teething. If you notice white plaque or excessive redness in your child’s mouth, show it to your doctor.
- Colic. Why do babies cry after feeding? The formation of the gastrointestinal tract usually occurs up to three months. At this time, increased gas formation in the child is accompanied by intestinal colic. Children cry and bang their legs, trying to pin them to their tummy. Do not stuff the child with medicine, because in its microflora there is a population of beneficial bacteria that will participate in digestion in the future. Attach a warm diaper to his stomach or help him get rid of the gases. Press the baby's legs one at a time, and then together to his tummy. Stroke it clockwise. If your baby is breast-feeding, exclude foods that cause fermentation and gas formation from your diet.
- Inflammation. Why do children cry while urinating? The presence of an inflammatory process in the genitourinary system of a child can provoke pain. Show it to the doctor.
- Anxiety. If the baby cries in a dream, this may be the result of overexcitation during the day or neurological disorders, as well as helminthic invasions. Increased intracranial pressure can also interfere with a child’s sleep. Before going to bed, do not play too active games with him. If the baby cries in a dream very often, consult a pediatrician.
Big children, too, cry for various reasons, but they can already tell themselves what worries them, in which case a psychologist for children will help you. Do not ignore the cry of your child, help him!