Babies are mystery for most new parents. They Don’t talk, and the only way they can communicate is to cry. The trick for new parents is to try to unlock the mystery – to figure out how to soothe and comfort their babies.

First it is important to recognize why your baby is crying or is discontented. Here are just a few of the possibilities.

Baby's Hunger: if its been three or four hours since the last feeding or he has a very full diaper, food may be the answer.

Baby's Tiredness: Decreased activity, losing interest in toys or people, and of course, yawning, are all signs that maybe a nap is in order.

Baby's Over Stimulation: It is important to remember that babies can be quickly overwhelmed by sounds, sights and activity.

Baby's Discomfort: Babies can get cranky if they are too wet, too cold, too hot.

Baby's Illness: A weak, moaning cry may indicate your baby isn’t feeling well. If your baby seems ill, or you are concerned about his health, call your healthcare provider.

Baby's Frustration: Your baby is just learning how to control his hands, arms and feet. Sometimes he can get frustrated by the lack of control. But remember it’s not a science and remember as the weeks go by you will start to recognize your baby’s different cries.

If your baby cries inconsolably for long periods everyday, he may have ‘colic.’
Babies with Colic will cry for several hours a day, usually in the evenings. No one knows what causes colic. It usually lasts up to about four months of age.

Soothing Solutions:

Feed/Breastfeeding your baby: Feeding your baby in a close and loving way, or nursing your baby is as much for comfort as it is for food.

Check the ‘necessaries’:

Is her diaper wet? Is he too hot or too cold? Is he comfortable or in awkward position? It is important to check some of the obvious, easy to fix problems.

Hold your Baby:

No matter the reason for the cry, being held by a warm and comforting person offers a sense of security and can calm a crying baby.

Swaddle your baby:

During the first three of four months, babies feel comforted if you can re-create a tightly contained sensation.

Get your crying baby moving:

Babies enjoy repetitive, rhythmic motion like rocking,swinging or swaying.

Use white noise:

The womb was a very noisy place. White noise is continuous and uniform, like a heartbeat,rain or your vacuum