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1. When Baby\u2019s Hungry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Listen for:<\/strong> It starts with a low-pitched, rhythmic cry, accompanied by a \u201cneh\u201d sound. It gradually builds up as your baby gets hungrier, whereby it becomes longer and louder with shorter pauses. You\u2019ll notice other signs such as clenching fists, smacking their lips, putting their hands in their mouth, and turning their head towards anything that touches their face while opening their mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do: <\/strong>Your baby\u2019s hungry so it\u2019s time to eat! Newborns usually feed every two to four hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. When Baby\u2019s Tired<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Listen for: <\/strong>A breathy, nasal cry that sounds almost like an \u201cowh\u201d sound. If it builds up in intensity, followed by the classic tired signs such as yawns, eye rubs, or ear tugs, then your baby is most likely sleepy. Though, do rule out that it\u2019s not a dirty diaper causing the sobs because a fussy baby\u2019s cry is similar to that of a tired baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do: <\/strong>Put baby down to sleep. Keep in mind that newborns do require 14\u201317 hours of sleep per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. When Baby\u2019s Sick<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Listen for: <\/strong>You\u2019ll notice right away that something\u2019s wrong with your baby for a sick cry won\u2019t sound like your baby\u2019s normal cries. They will sound like soft, low-pitched whimpers as if they\u2019ve got no energy to pump up the volume. If pain is involved, the cry can be high-pitched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do: <\/strong>Check whether baby is lethargic, has watery eyes, runny or blocked nose. If baby is showing discomfort or a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees F, better call the doctor right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. When Baby\u2019s In Pain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Listen for: <\/strong>Just like how we would yelp when we accidentally hit our toes against the door, babies do that too. They might suddenly shriek a single, long, and high-pitched cry \u2014 which might repeat as they continue to feel waves of pain. To find out what\u2019s bothering them, see if baby would rub at the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do: <\/strong>Look for obvious causes of pain and check in with your baby\u2019s doctor. It could be an infection, gas, or a blistering diaper rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. When Baby Has Colic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Listen for: <\/strong>So your baby\u2019s been fed, changed, and doesn\u2019t wants to sleep. It may be colic, and you can confirm it by listening for painful cries that begin suddenly (usually around the same time of day) and continues for hours. Your baby might also stiffen their legs and arms, clench their fists and arch their backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do: <\/strong>Babies cry a lot but a colic baby cries even more. A healthy baby does that for an average of two hours per day while those with colic levels up to three hours per day. To get the gas out of the body, be sure to burp them after every feeding. You can also try switching formulas to determine if your baby has a cow\u2019s milk protein allergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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