Babies like to cry from about 2 weeks old. Some parents hesitate to pick up a crying baby, thinking that doing so will spoil him. But in fact, the baby at this stage will not be spoiled, and you should try to meet his needs as much as possible. There are many types of temperament and crying in babies. Sometimes, there is no obvious reason for a baby's crying, and it is difficult for parents to guess what the crying represents. But as long as the crying continues, parents will be confused and nervous, which is understandable.
Does your child seem very irritable at some point in the day, and it seems that he can't coax it well? This is common. Especially between 6 p.m. and midnight, which is when you are very tired after a long day of work. Baby irritability is a kind of torture for you, and if you still have to take care of other children or work, it will make you more miserable. Fortunately, this irritability does not last very long, generally peaking when the child is about 6 weeks old, which can last for 3 hours a day, and then gradually decrease, and last up to 1-2 hours a day when the child is 3 to 4 months old. As long as your child can be quiet for a few hours and calm the rest of the time, then there is no need to be nervous.
However, if the crying is aggravated and endless, it may be because the child has intestinal cramps. About one in five infants develop intestinal spasms, most commonly at 2 to 4 weeks of age. Even if you change your child's diaper, feed him, or even put your arms around him, shake him or walk around with him, trying to soothe him, he still cries. Children who have intestinal spasms will cry incessantly, no matter what methods they use, they will not be able to coax well, and they will often scream, stomp their feet, and fart. They cry all day and all night, and the crying is often exacerbated in the evening. Unfortunately, there is no definitive explanation for this phenomenon. Most often, bowel spasms may be due to the infant's unusual sensitivity to stimuli, or the infant's difficulty in self-control and inability to regulate the nervous system (i.e., immature nervous system). As the body matures, this inability to control itself (marked by constant crying) will improve. Intestinal spastic crying usually disappears by 3 to 4 months of age, but may persist until 6 months of age. For breastfed babies, intestinal cramps are sometimes a sign of the baby's sensitivity to a certain food that the mother eats. Another rare cause of this discomfort is an allergy to cow's milk protein in formula. Bowel spasms may also indicate that the baby has other conditions, such as a hernia.
You need to wait for this period to pass, and there are some ways to improve the situation. Of course, you need to consult with your pediatrician first to make sure that your child is not crying because of a disease that needs to be treated, and then ask the doctor which of the following methods will help you the most.
If you are breastfeeding, try stopping dairy, soy, eggs, onions, cabbage, and other foods that may be irritating. To ensure that you avoid all foods that need to be abstained from (you want to be clear about the composition of all foods), you'd better discuss it with your pediatrician first. Before seeing the change, the avoidance needs to last about 2 weeks. Note that only one food is fasted at a time. If your child is drinking formula, you can ask your pediatrician to recommend a hydrolyzed protein formula for you. Less than 5% of intestinal cramps and crying are caused by food allergies, so in rare cases, mothers adjust their diet to help alleviate the symptoms of intestinal cramps in babies within a few days.
Do not over-feed, overeating can cause discomfort in the baby. In general, the two feedings should be spaced 2-2.5 hours apart. If you breastfeed and have plenty of milk, sometimes your child becomes irritable. In this case, you can feed him with only one breast, which can regulate the amount of milk produced and reduce the situation of flatulence in your child.
Carry your child around with a baby carrier. The sensation of shaking and physical contact has a soothing effect on the baby, and although it does not relieve his discomfort fundamentally, it can make him feel better.
Give your child a pacifier. While some breastfed babies are very resistant to pacifiers, others will immediately quiet down
Have your child lie on your knees and gently massage his back. The pressure on his abdomen while lying on his stomach can make him feel more comfortable. If your child falls asleep during the massage, you should place him on the crib in a supine position.
Using a thin blanket to swaddle a child can give him a sense of security and warmth. When you feel nervous and anxious, ask a family member or friend to take care of your child for a while while you go outside
Face to go. Even just being away for an hour or two can help you stay positive. If you can't find another adult to help, you can leave your child in a supine position on a crib or some other safe place and leave the room for a few minutes. No matter how impatient and angry you are, you must not shake your child vigorously. Vigorous shaking can cause blindness, brain damage, and even death.