Coping with constant crying
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Crying is your baby's only way of showing distress and when you respond to it, it gives her confidence that the world's a safe place where she's looked after.
You may not always be able to work out what's wrong, but don't waste time agonising over it. Instead, spend time getting to know her and enjoy it when she's not distressed. In time she'll cry less and need less picking up. Meanwhile, try the following:
- Carry your baby in a sling when you just have to get on.
- Keep her in the same room as you so she's able to see you and hear your voice.
- Leave a T-shirt with your scent on it near her, to comfort her.
- Get as much rest as you can, when you can. And be reassured that this stage will pass.
Annette Maloney, health visitor.
By Annette Maloney, health visitor
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Kate, about 1 year
My 3rd baby (now 14weeks) spent the first 10 weeks of his life crying and moaning about everything and anything - morning, noon and the middle of the night! It was very hard work and did reduce me to tears! Put your baby somewhere safe and take 10 minutes out of the room to gather your sanity and remember that your baby is doing what comes naturally to them they arent trying to wind you up or be annoying - this stage soon passes and now my baby is happy and content ,99% of the time! Now Im waiting for the teething stage....
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