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Why babies cry? Communication - that’s what a baby’s crying is for. After you get to know your baby better, you’ll recognize different types of cry, and can guess pretty well what your baby is in need for.

A baby cries the most during his or her first three months. Though the amount of crying steadily increase, the crying time period may vary from an hour to most of the day and this could still be considered within normal range.

Some thought that a baby cries more during the afternoon accounting it to the anxiousness of the mother or the stressed mood of the father after going home from work. But the most accepted assumption now is that babies have this automatic screening ability they use to shut off all the noise that may stimulate some response from them so they could get enough rest. But in the long run, this filter weakens and totally disappears during the approximate age of six weeks. This, then, make a baby very sensitive to the external factors such as noise, movements, etc. And these generally elicit a reaction from a baby and how best could he or she respond but only through crying.

There are many reasons why a baby succumbs to crying. Deciphering these reasons is the major feat a parent must surmount. Here are some of the things your sweetsome baby is making you understand through crying.

Hunger
Hunger definitely makes the baby to crave your attention! Yes, your attention-hungry baby is craving to let you know that his tummy is grumbling. This is the most common reason for a baby to cry, especially, during his early months. The pattern of the hunger howl could be characterized as being persistent, demanding and almost rhythmical. But that rhythm is not at any rate close to becoming musical, of course.
Boredom
Also newborn babies need company, mostly because of the comfort. Crying is their way of telling you, “Hey, mom and dad, I love you and please let me know that you love me too! Aside from attention and food, consequently, babies need a lot of stimulation. The trick is to pick the baby up and play with him. This move may be frowned upon by some because of its amounting to spoiling the baby. But it is important to know that stimulation is also one of the major necessities of an infant and it won’t hurt to provide him with some while in his growing age. This boredom cry is said to be also rhythmical and full of sobs and moans.

Discomfort
Discomfort and pain are another precursors of the baby’s crying. Who won’t cry when in pain, right? Babies are not Major Paynes to endure the most excruciating discomfort they could undergo. They are little, vulnerable beings that need to be attended when in an inconvenient situation or in pain, such as stomach ache. This cry could be more persistent, louder and more demanding. Shrieking and screaming, those are words that better describe the crying pattern roused by pain.

Another cause may be disturbance; surely, howling will proceed just when they’re about to sleep or are already fast asleep and suddenly gets surprised by some noise, or movement. An illness that causes discomfort to a baby may also be the reason for a baby’s bursting into fit of tears.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is something every new parent should be aware of. The bay’s sleeping position and baby beddings have been shown to have a role in SIDS. Thus, educating your self about SIDS and ways to minimize the risk of risk in your own home is essential.

In this article we’ll talk about baby beddins and SIDS. And one important thing to consider in the arrival of the baby is the kind of baby bedding he or she will use.  According to Dr. Mark Brandenburg, the author of the book ”CHILD SAFE: A Practical Guide for Preventing Childhood Injuries”, the number one rule to follow in choosing the right baby bedding for your precious infant is safety.  The second rule says safety and the third rule emphasizes safety. We are to conclude that it is not enough to say it, it must be emphasized that baby bedding is critical for the comfort of the baby.

In one of his articles on how to find the perfect baby bedding, it must be neither too hard nor too soft. In the past, sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS was attributed to very soft baby bedding. This happened when the baby’s mattress is too soft that his nose and mouth gets covered and the air he exhales is the air he breathes. This is dangerous for him since he would breath carbon dioxide rather than oxygen and the effects could lead to drowsiness, coma or even death.

There are a lot of styles and makes in choosing the baby’s bed. And with that, it follows that the baby bedding must be a perfect fit with the chosen equipment.  The three major selections are: a bassinet, a crib or a cradle.  What differentiates one from the other? A bassinet is an oblong-shaped basket that serves as a bed for an infant.  But sometimes, round bassinets are also available. A crib is a bed that is flanked with high side bars for a baby or young child’s safety. Cribs are usually more economical since the baby can use it from infancy to two years. While a cradle is a small low bed that an infant uses that has rockers on its stand.  In all these, the material used to make the equipment should alert and signal to the mom how much safety precautions are needed.

Bassinets are usually lacey and full of trimmings.  The baby bedding must fit the bassinet so that the baby’s space is enough for him or her to be able to roll from side to side. The crib is usually square, thus, mattresses can be fitted to the size of the crib. The baby bedding usually is a set of coverlet and small pillows. Hotdog pillows can also be placed inside. However, the pillows should not be more than two or three lest the baby can stand on them and could fall over. The cradle can come in various sizes and shapes. Some moms prefer cradles so that when the baby is cranky, he or she can be rocked to be calmed down. The baby bedding for a cradle should follow the shape of it.  Not much can be placed inside it since it is used mainly to rock the baby to sleep. However, one need not the three to keep the baby safe, warm and secure. One will do and this would depend on the parent’s preference.  The most preferred would be the crib since it can be used for a long time.

Now that we’ve covered the basic equipment, how do we furnish it with baby bedding? We have already established that the baby bedding should fit the sleeping equipment to avoid accidents and other untoward incidents.  The most suitable material to use is cotton as it is absorbent and cool to the baby’s skin. Different designs must be used to stimulate the baby’s color and pattern recognition.  Therefore, the baby bedding is a crucial factor in keeping the baby happy and healthy.

Most parents do ask them selves the question “Is my baby sleeping enough?” when ever their baby is cranky or seems tired. For optimal development your baby needs sufficient sleep and getting that solely at night time isn’t enough.

Your baby should be having regular naps throughout the day. While your baby is sleeping, it’s good time for you to have a nap too to recover some of the lost sleep that you will have been missing and reduce your levels of stress while recharging your batteries.

Sleeping enough and taking daily naps with your baby will also help you to lose the extra weight that you might have gained during pregnancy. Lack of sleep makes you easily to eat food with high sugar content.

Some babies will nap at regular times throughout the day and others will nap as they feel like it. There won’t generally be a regular pattern for newborns as they will nap for 2 - 4 hours at a time throughout the day and night. As your baby grows he/she will start developing more predictable sleeping patterns .

You will usually be able to tell when your baby needs sleep due to signs such as eye rubbing, getting irritable and so on.

As your baby gets a little older is he/she should be having less naps and not later in the day. Late day naps sometimes can affect child’s ability to sleep well at night. If you do have a problem with your baby going to sleep at night it would be wise to see if missing the afternoon nap will help. More often than not this will work as they will become more tired at their regular bedtime.

Teething may make your baby restless and irritable. If fever, vomiting, or diarrhea occurs do not relate this automatically to teething, as teething is not generally the cause of these conditions. If your baby has fever, vomits or has diarrhea, it might be a good idea to get your baby checked out by your doctor to rule out any other cause if you have any concerns.

Some signs that your baby may be teething:

• Red cheeks or rash on cheeks increased saliva/drooling.

• Clingy or restlessness

• Wakefulness during the night

• Swollen red gums, sometimes you will see a blister on the gum where the tooth is coming through

• Loss of appetite

What you can to do to give relief for your teething baby?

Let your baby chew on a cold, hard object, such as a teething ring. The coldness helps ease the discomfort and the hardness will speed up the eruption of the tooth. You can try a few different types of teething rings to see what your baby prefers. Keep your baby’s teething rings in the fridge rather than the freezer to minimize the risk of frost bite.

Another way to give relief for your teething baby is to massage your baby’s gums with lemon juice can help reduce pain and discomfort during teething. Some older babies like to chew on frozen lemon wedges. Remember to defrost the lemon wedges a little before giving them to your baby to avoid frost bites.

Though your baby will eventually replace his primary teeth with permanent teeth they are still important for his development right now and are not just there for appearance. Primary teeth enable children to chew and speak properly, and these “baby” teeth reserve space in the jaw for permanent teeth. The proper care of baby teeth can be very important to the proper development of adult teeth.

Once the new teeth are in place clean them with a soft baby toothbrush or wipe them with gauze. To protect your baby’s teeth be sure to never allow your baby to fall asleep with a bottle because this will easily lead to tooth decay. Whether a baby is bottle fed or nursed, he will be vulnerable to “baby bottle tooth decay”. Such decay occurs when freshly sprouted baby teeth are exposed to liquids containing sugars (basically, anything other than water) for long periods of time. Bacteria in the mouth will grow in the sugar, which attack the tooth enamel and cause cavities. The best treatment for “baby bottle tooth decay” is prevention. Don’t let your baby use a bottle as a pacifier or fall asleep with a bottle. Also, be sure to gently clean his teeth and gums after each feeding with water.