What If My Baby Always Cries At Night? – Being Parents

What if my baby always cries at night ? This question is very common for many parents who too often observe that at the end of the day or the beginning of the night ,  their baby starts to worry more than usual and for no apparent reason.

After checking that the baby is not hungry, that his diaper is dry, and that he is not cold or sore somewhere,  why is he crying all the tears in his body?

There are a few theories that manage to illustrate what happens in the baby. In addition,  knowing will help us calm the child to prevent this situation from recurring more and more. Do not miss the considerations that we offer you.

Why do babies cry at night?

Babies cry to express their needs. This is practically the only means of communication they have to let us know that something is wrong. The main factors that modify their state of tranquility are hunger, cold, the need for contact or physical discomfort.

However, depending on  the age of the child, the reasons for crying vary. This is the case with infants of a few months who tend to cry at night for no apparent logical reason and are inconsolable.

About this phenomenon, some experts associate it with the theory of the anxiety of the nightfall. It is argued that, indeed, when the baby was in his mother’s womb, the hours when he was most agitated were those of twilight; although it seems odd, children, before being born, also had some habits which are difficult for them to give up.

From this consideration, we can deduce that  the baby feels frustrated at having to stay still in his bed or to sleep, while he has spent times in the womb when he was more active,  or awake.

Duration and consequences of this habit

So that you can rest easy, the first thing to know is that this stage is totally temporary. It usually does not last more than two months; of course, it gradually decreases and becomes intermittent.

Another important aspect that you should be aware of is that  your crying episodes tend to be shorter. They will never last more than 40 minutes , so there are some tips that can help you  calm  your child down.

“The main factors that modify the baby’s state of tranquility are hunger, cold, the need for contact or physical discomfort”

Regarding the consequences of nocturnal crying for the baby, pediatricians argue that if we carefully observe the form of the child’s crying,  we will notice that he cries with such sorrow that it literally sounds like cries of pain.

Indeed, this is what the child does; he is in the process of evacuating what pediatricians call accumulated anxiety, it is the product of all the new experiences and  learnings  that he has stored up during the day, in addition to the changes of habits in his new environment at the time. exterior of the mother’s womb. Crying so loudly helps him cleanse and relax.

Some tips to calm your baby’s crying

Know that the baby will gradually regulate itself to calm down and stop crying. Of course, letting him cry is not advisable, but implementing some tricks to calm him down may or may not work. It will depend on the day, the baby’s age and his  mood.

However, try one of these tips to make him feel good and stop crying:

• Take him in your arms and rock him slowly as you speak to him calmly and softly. This action is very comforting to the baby, but should not last more than 3 minutes. After this time, he should go back to bed.
• You can let him cry in his crib, as long as he does not cry for more than 4 or 5 minutes. After freeing himself, he will feel more peaceful and will be able to sleep pleasantly.

As a final recommendation, it’s important to know that you shouldn’t get used to the idea that babies crying at nighttime are due to anxiety theory  . Once you have taken care of him and all his needs are met, you can stay with him, console him  by remaining aware that this action is only fleeting.