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Reasons a baby cries

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Your baby has only limited means to make something clear to you. The younger he is, the more limited his options are. With every leap in his mental development he will be better able to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally. Before he can tell you verbally what is going on, the only information you have at your disposal to understand what is going on is his crying and his body language. If your baby cries, that means that he is uncomfortable, for whatever reason. It does not mean that he is sad.

The most common reasons that babies cry are:

·                 Illness or pain

·                 A mental development leap

·                 Hunger

·                 Frustration

·                 Boredom

·                 Lack of Rest (sleep), Cleanliness and Regular timing

·                 Processing the impressions of the day


Your baby's mental development is very important and significant. It affects not only your baby's mood, but also his health, his intelligence, his sleeping pattern, the three C’s (crying, clinginess, crankiness), and much more. Once you understand your baby’s mental development, you can help your baby in so many ways. If you would like to learn more about the mental development of your baby, order a copy of The Wonder Weeks, which is based on international research.