CARE AND COACHING OF NEWBORN CHILDREN
Sometimes we love to cry, because it is a release. But what does a newly born baby cry for? Because of everything. Newborn babies cry and cry a lot, which is completely normal. In the first months of life, your baby will not be able to talk, so they will cry when they need something, want something, or they will cry because of irritation or boredom. Although it's a bit uncomfortable (physically and mentally), you must find a way to calm your baby's crying.
Sometimes you will know why your baby is crying, but there are also times when you have to look around to find the reason why your baby is crying. Do you smell anything strange? Are your baby's eyes red? When was the last time your baby ate? How does the baby cry? As you interact with your baby, you will begin to pick up clues and understand why he is crying. Let's find out in this article why babies cry and how to properly comfort and care for newborns.
Find out why babies cry most often
Determining the exact cause of your baby's crying will help you find ways to soothe and care for your newborn effectively and quickly. Here are the most common causes of crying in babies:
- “I'm hungry”: People often get angry when they're hungry. For newborns, you must feed the baby every few hours. Check your baby for signs of hunger, such as putting his hand in his mouth and pursing his lips.
- “The baby is wet”: Changing diapers regularly will help keep the baby's bottom clean and dry.
- “I'm sleepy”: Your baby is still young so he gets tired easily and needs more sleep.
- “I'm so lonely”: A hug or a gentle pat on the back will comfort you, and the same goes for babies. Therefore, you can start hugging your baby immediately when you see him crying.
- “I'm so bored/I want to play”: Exposing your baby to another space or letting him play with interesting toys will help relieve his boredom.
(Source: Mayo Clinic)
What should I do if my baby often cries?
Don't worry, together we will find ways to comfort and care for your newborn to help him stop crying quickly. The most important thing is that you must devote time and affection to your lovely child.
Before being born, your baby lived in a warm, comfortable (and small) space. In that place, the baby often has gentle movements, he listens to white noise and other sounds that he does not yet recognize, such as the rhythmic beating of the heart, or the steady up and down rhythm. concentration of breathing. Now the baby is in a wonderful large space again. There are many new and somewhat surprising things here for your baby. You need to find things that make your baby feel as comfortable as when he was in the "previous space".
- Gentle movement: Swinging and rocking your baby will make your baby comfortable and calm. This is one of the ways to comfort and care for newborns that many parents use.
- Light music or white noise: Blocking outside noise will help your baby stop crying and calm down. If you don't like singing for a demanding audience, use a music player to soothe your baby . You can choose any type of sound that suits your baby, whether it's lullabies, nature sounds or other soothing effects, such as white noise. noise).
- Rocking: Gentle rocking, such as on a bouncer or tummy time pillow, will remind your baby of the space in the womb. In addition, the baby will feel very comfortable.
- Hear or feel someone else's breathing: Hold your baby in your arms, your baby will feel and hear your breathing as well as your steady heartbeat. This way of comforting and caring for your newborn not only helps your baby feel comforted but also increases the bond between you and your baby.
- Help your baby focus: Let your baby focus on something, such as scattered light beams, a mirror, or small animals on the bedside bell , which will make him forget about crying.
- Sucking and chewing: Sucking is how your baby soothes himself. A rubber pacifier may help your baby stop crying faster. If your baby is starting to teethe, he or she will be more irritable. At this time, instead of letting your baby chew on your hand, let your baby use a chewing pacifier to reduce this discomfort.
Ways to care for newborn babies to stop crying without holding them in your arms
Sometimes children just need their own space to relax. In addition, you also need to take a break to do other things or rest. At this time, you can use baby-soothing devices such as swing cradles, sliding cribs, bouncing cradles, baby vibrating chairs or rocking cradles... Accompanied by songs and sounds that your baby loves. This way of caring for newborns will help your baby have comfortable, gentle movements. Furthermore, you can also easily observe your baby while he or she is lying in the crib.
Currently on the market there are many useful products with diverse designs and types for you to choose from. Depending on your living space, style and financial ability, you choose to buy the right product to take care of your newborn.
Swing/sliding cradle
- Swing cradles or sliding cradles are designed with a self-swinging mode to help you free your hands.
- You can adjust the speed, swing pattern, song or accompanying sound to suit your baby.
- The product comes in many different sizes to suit your home space, as well as being convenient to carry when traveling.
Baby bouncer/vibrating chair
- In this cradle, your baby can bounce on his own at any time depending on his wishes.
- The design of the baby vibrating chair is quite convenient, so you can take it with you at all times.
- The cradle has a gentle vibration design, like a mini massage chair for your baby.
Rocking crib
- You need to push gently for this warm cradle to move.
- The crib can be flexibly adjusted, suitable for babies from birth to toddlers.
- The cradle design has one leg to help maintain balance when the baby no longer wants to rock.
- You can also easily move the crib to another location if you want.
Your baby will be very excited to experience new things after birth. First-time parents are the same, so you and your child need to work together. It may take you some time to find the signs and reasons why your baby is crying, as well as know what is the best way to comfort and care for your newborn. But as long as you are strong, calm and gentle, you can do it.
