What To Do When Kids Cry
It doesn’t matter if they are at day care or at home crying is a physiological process in the life of a baby. Babies communicate with other humans via this annoying yet necessary technique. Since they can’t express their feelings in words crying is the only way for communication. Discomfort of any sort is guaranteed to bring on a bout of the tears. Normally babies cry in particular situations for example hunger, soiled diaper, too hot or cold, tight clothes, pain etc.
Some kids need the constant presence of another person or they will simply resort to crying. Crying without any cause is habitual in some babies. Even though crying is considered as normal it may worry family members or carers. Since the reasons for crying ranges from simple causes to more serious ones it should not be ignored thus exact cause must be identified and managed accordingly. The following are some points which should be considered while dealing with a crying baby.
1, Never vigorously shake a baby. 2, Tight, restrictive clothing can irritate delicate skin and should be loosened. 3, Check room temperature and if too warm open the window or turn on the fan. 4, Check to see if the diaper is soiled and change. 5, Make soothing noises as you gently stroke her head or back. 6, The baby may be hungry to offer the breast or bottle. 7, Swaddle with extra covers if the room is cold. 8, Pace the bedroom slowly whilst gently rocking the child. 9, Use a musical toy to soothe. 10, A pacifier can be a great comfort. 11, Move the baby into a different position. 12, A breath of fresh air might do you both good so head outside. 13, Rock the cradle. 14, Perhaps try changing to a different set of arms i.e. ask dad to carry her.
If even after all these steps the baby continues to cry check for the following; ( Probable cause is given after every sign)
1, Gently press on the child’s tummy - if she writhes or resists you then she may have colic. 2, Pull her ear gently she may become worse or push your hands away:—Earache. 3, Check her temperature - if she has a fever she could have an infection. 4, Examine the skin from head to foot:–Eruptive disease,diaper rash,measles,vesicles,allergy etc. 5, Discharge from the nose - coryza. 6, Move the head gently to feel any neck stiffness - meningitis, head trauma. 7, Listen to her chest for any labored breathing or rattling - An increase in mucus could indicate many illnesses e.g. bronchiolitis, asthamatic bronchitis, pneumonia etc. 8, Examine the anal orifice:–Anal erosion,rectal polyp,crawling of worms. 9, Check the genitalia - Any wounds or discharge. 10, In male baby see the testicles which may be swollen or tender:–Orchitis,torsion of testes. 11, Generally observe the body and it’s movements for signs of vomiting, convulsions, labored breathing, rigors or cough.
If you see the above signs or any other abnormal signs consult your doctor for proper treatment.
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- Fiona Lohrenz
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