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The condition of children crying a lot for no apparent reason is very common nowadays, especially for children under 2 years old. This has made many parents extremely worried. So it is necessary to know why the baby is crying and the baby crying a lot and has no effect in order to have appropriate treatment.
1. Why do babies cry a lot?
Baby crying a lot in infancy is a common condition, making it difficult for parents to help their baby. Some scientists also call this infant fussiness syndrome, the most common manifestation of a baby crying a lot, going on for a long time and for no apparent reason in children who are diagnosed with no symptoms. any comorbidities. Unexplained crying occurs most often in the neonatal period, especially at 6 weeks postpartum and tends to disappear automatically when the baby is 3-4 months old. A baby's bouts of fussiness usually occur at a certain time each day, often at night, last for hours, and it's impossible to pinpoint the exact cause of the baby's discomfort. Some babies cry too much, leading to bloating, swallowing air and causing the baby's stomach to become bloated. This condition is not thought to be related to the child's personality as parents often think.
2. Why does the baby cry?
The condition of children crying a lot for unknown reasons needs to be distinguished from some common causes and diseases in infancy that also cause babies to cry, which are:
Hungry children: This is the leading cause of babies crying. crying, in addition, some accompanying symptoms to recognize that a child is hungry are loud crying, signs of finding the mother's breast when holding the baby, squealing and moving the mouth a lot... At this time, it is necessary to feed the baby milk immediately If the baby is full, the crying will stop. Dirty or wet diapers: When a child urinates in a diaper, making the diaper full or wet on the body also makes the child uncomfortable and cry, so parents need to pay attention to change the baby's diaper as soon as necessary, to avoid wet conditions. The child feels too cold or too hot: It is necessary to adjust the swaddling and warming of the child depending on the weather conditions and the child's expression to make the child feel comfortable. Children want to be cuddled: Sometimes children cry a lot because they want to be hugged, held and cuddled by their parents, children like to talk and listen to the voices of people around. Tired children: Because this is the age that likes to play, run and jump a lot, if children are active for a long time, they need to be taken care of, rest and eat to recover, if they are not healthy enough to function. The baby will cry more. Some common diseases such as meningitis, trauma, digestive disorders, teething, vitamin D deficiency, neurological diseases, infections such as otitis media, urinary tract infections ... also cause babies cry a lot.
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3. Does crying baby have any effect?
A baby crying a lot is a sign that there is an abnormal condition in the body that makes the baby uncomfortable, it can be common causes such as hunger, wet diapers, sleepiness... or it can also be Some serious diseases need to go to the hospital right away such as infections, meningitis, appendicitis, food allergies, intestinal obstruction, trauma..., so parents need to pay attention to their children and bring them to the hospital. Visit a pediatric hospital as soon as you have any suspicious symptoms.
When babies are fussy, parents first need to calm down, don't stay too worried, lose control because it will make things more serious. Then parents observe the child's expressions, see if the fussiness comes from manageable causes such as hunger, need to change diapers, need to cuddle... or not, if handled with If you can't breastfeed, change diapers, hold and hold your baby but still can't, you need to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Usually, some experiences that can help children reduce fussiness if the child does not have any abnormal pathology are:
Hug, talk to the child with gentle, affectionate words to help child calm down. Plan your child's activities according to the schedule that the child's body shows, avoid letting the child do anything during the time when the child is upset. Keep the baby moderately warm, don't wrap the towel too tight. You can let your child listen to some soothing music. Can massage abdomen, massage for children. Children crying a lot for unknown reasons is a problem that causes many parents a lot of anxiety, stress and fatigue in the period 1-2 years old. However, parents should be calm, try to give loving and caring gestures to the child, and at the same time observe and seek to understand the child's reactions.
