Way of communication

During the first few months of a baby's life, their only means of communication is crying.

 

You need to pay close attention to your baby to figure out what he or she is trying to tell...

 

Babies cry fall into one of the following categories:

 

PAIN= A sharp scream, followed by a moment of no breathing, and another sharp scream

 

HUNGER= A low pitched cry that rises and falls with a rhythm. The baby will usually root, suck on his or her hands and can't be calmed down

 

FATIGUE= A soft, rhythmic cry as the baby tries to pacify and put themselves to sleep

 

BOREDOM= A "fake" cry that stops when picked up.

 

DISCOMFORT= A whiny sound like the "fake" cry, but doesn't stop when picked up. Baby usually needs a diaper change or is too hot or cold

 

 

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