It’s no secret that babies cry, a lot. They’ll keep you up all night in the first couple of months and it feels like whatever you do, you can’t stop them from crying. But the thing to remember is that there is always a reason for their crying, which means that you can stop them if you do the right things. If you know all of the possible reasons that a baby might be crying, you know exactly what to try which could make them stop. Obviously, you’ll try all of the normal stuff like changing their diaper, feeding them or putting them down for a nap, but those are only some of the reasons that they might be crying a lot. If you think you’ve tried everything already, have you considered these things?
Stomach Problems
If you find that your baby is often crying a lot right after they’ve been fed, it might be a sign that they’ve got some tummy problems, usually excess gas. There are some over the counter remedies that you can get to solve this problem, usually made from sodium bicarbonate and herbs. They should be fine but, like anything else, it’s worth checking with your doctor before you start giving them to your baby. You can also try putting them on their back, pushing their knees up slightly and rocking them gently, they’ll soon release that gas and they should stop crying. If they’re wearing pants with an elasticated waistband, that can sometimes put pressure on their belly and make the pains they experience from gas a lot worse so it’s worth changing them into something a little looser.
