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Baby crying 2
A baby trying to tell you somethingThere is a difference in the way we cry
It is said that crying is the baby's job, but it can be pitiful, frustrating, and upsetting for moms and dads who hear the cries. For babies, crying is a way of communicating their needs, getting exercise, and above all, a sign that they are healthy.
Therefore, there is no need to be afraid of crying. You may need to spend some time letting them cry because it is also a form of exercise.
And we find that there are differences in the way babies cry, depending on the individual.
- ● When they are hungry, they gradually start to whimper and cry.
- ● When mommy is not around, they may suddenly start crying as if startled.
- ● After four months, they may cry to express loneliness and anxiety.
- ● Just to be pampered and to cry.
In this way, the baby is trying to communicate to the mother by changing the way it cries, so be sure to receive it well.
If you respond well to the message, even if you cannot hold him immediately, you can look him in the eye and tell him, “Wait a moment,” and he will be able to wait.
「 #08 Baby crying 」also read back.
PURPLE CryingOn the cause of crying violently
When a baby from newborn to about 6 months cries violently, the expression to show that the crying does not stop even after various measures are taken, " PURPLE Crying " is called. It comes from an English acronym for the crying period or crying that bothers parents.
《 PAEK OF CRYING 》
It means "Babies have crying peaks." The baby will continue to cry until it reaches its peak, so treat the baby as if you are going to stay with it as it cries. It is unlikely that the crying will stop in a few minutes.
《 UNEXPECTED 》
It means "unpredictable." The reasons why babies cry are unpredictable. Depending on the day, they may stop crying immediately or they may cry forever, which is often unpredictable.
《 RESISTS SOOTHING 》
It means "I can't soothe him." No matter how hard you try to soothe him, hold him, or show him his favorite toy, he may not stop crying. You are out of control.
《 PAIN-LIKE FACE 》
It means "an expression of pain." The baby's expression when crying looks sad and painful. It is hard for us to look at the baby because we don't know the reason, and we may feel that we are not doing a good job of parenting.
《 LONG LASTING 》
It means "lasting a long time." If the crying continues for a long time, you are at a loss. If the crying is too loud, it can be stressful because of the impact on the surroundings.
《 EVENING 》
It means "Cry in the Evening." In Japan, it is called “dusk crying” or “evening crying,” and it is a problem when the crying starts in the evening.
So there are people all over the world who have problems with their babies crying.
Even if you're frustrated that you can't stop crying, What not to do when fussing
Here are some things to keep in mind and what not to do if you are fretting over a crying child.
- ● Yell and take out your frustration
In infancy, a baby may stop crying when a parent yells at it, but a baby will never stop crying, no matter how much you yell or how angry you are. However, babies will never stop crying even if you yell or get angry at them. It will not feel good to be carried with an angry face, so please carry your baby comfortably with a feeling of “Don't worry!" - ● Shake violently
A strong blow to the head can damage the brain. If you get frustrated and shake your baby's head too hard when he or she does not stop crying, the nerves and blood vessels around the brain will be torn because the baby's brain is very soft and delicate. This is called “shaken baby syndrome,” and it can cause speech impairment, blindness, brain damage, or even death. - ● stop talking
It may be tempting to cover the mouth of a baby who is crying loudly with your hand, but never do this. Doing so may cause the baby to choke.
You may be frustrated when you try to force a crying baby to stop crying and the crying does not stop. However, babies often cry for reasons that are unclear, and there are many things that are still unknown to them in their first few weeks of life.
It is never the mother's fault if she does not know why her baby is crying.
Please be patient with them, thinking of them as a phenomenon that occurs during the process of growing up.
And when mom is tired, we encourage you to take the time to ask someone else for a little refreshment.
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Midwife Yoko Nambu
After graduating from Tokyo Medical and Dental University School of Nursing and obtaining a national nursing license, and graduating from the Japanese Red Cross School of Midwifery and obtaining a national midwifery license, she worked as a midwife in the obstetrics and gynecology ward of Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital, attending over 300 births and picking up babies. After that, she established "Toraube Inc.", a consultation office mainly for women's body. As a woman's ally, she provides consultation for problems at all ages. She believes that women should understand their own body as their own. She believes that this will lead to the solution of all problems and deals with them on a daily basis.
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