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Why Is My Baby Crying?

Information provided by Nelson's

Crying is a newborn baby's primary means of communication. If your baby is happy and content, you can generally assume they do not need anything from you. But when they do cry, they are trying to let you know they need your help in the only way they can. It is hard to know what a baby is trying to communicate when they cry. Fortunately, with young babies, the possibilities are not endless. When your baby cries, they are probably telling you they are feeling one of the following:

Pain Is your baby teething? An inevitable part of a baby’s life between the ages of three to nine months is the distress caused by teething. Symptoms can include sore and swollen inflamed gums, flushed cheeks, disrupted sleep patterns and a slightly elevated temperature1, 2. Try giving them Nelsons Teetha™, a homeopathic remedy specially designed for the soothing and calming relief of the symptoms of teething. It is ready-dosed in a convenient granule format that simply dissolves in a baby’s mouth to quickly ease the pain of teething. It contains a 6c homeopathic potency of Chamomilla, which gently stimulates the body’s own healing processes to soothe gums.

Hungry Is your baby due a feed? Every baby has different feeding routines and a late/missed feed can be a powerful catalyst for tears. If you are sticking to your routine but your baby continually cries due to hunger, try increasing the volume of milk they are consuming or if you are using formula3 try using one designed for hungry babies

Uncomfortable Just like adults, babies can become distressed when they are uncomfortable. Wind can be a common cause so make sure your baby is winded properly after feeding. Irritated bottoms can also cause tears. Make sure your baby’s nappy is changed regularly and if they are particularly sensitive to nappy rash, apply a barrier cream after every change. Nelsons Smootha™ is a natural and effective cream which soothes babies’ delicate skin and provides a barrier against wet nappies.

Over-tired When babies become over-tired, they find it harder to fall off to sleep4 and can become very distressed. You need to watch your baby closely for signals that they are tired: some babies rub their eyes, while others will fidget or stare off into space. The moment you see the signs of tiredness put them down and they should fall asleep easily and quickly.

Under the weather Most children average between six and ten colds per year because their immune systems are not fully developed, making them more vulnerable to illness5. If your child is younger than three months, you should visit the doctor at the first sign of illness, particularly if your baby has a high fever or a cough. No medicine will make a virus go away faster, but you can help your baby feel better and prevent the infection from getting worse by making sure they get plenty of rest and liquids. If your baby is over twelve months, you can try a cough syrup containing the natural ingredients honey and lemon6, such as Nelsons Sootha™ which also contains homeopathic Bryonia, to gently soothe dry tickly coughs.

Nelsons Teetha costs £4.80 for 24 sachets and is available from Boots, Holland and Barrett, Amazon, Garden Pharmacy, selected grocers, Lloyds pharmacies and all good independent healthfood and pharmacy stores. Always read the label.

Nelsons Smootha is available from independent pharmacies and healthfood stores. Price £3.89.

Nelsons Sootha™ is available from Holland and Barrett, Selected Lloyds pharmacies and independent pharmacies and healthfood stores. Price £3.89.

Always read the label

  1. Children with a temperature above 38°C should be taken to a doctor immediately.

  2. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

  3. Breast milk is recommended for babies. If considering using formula milk consult your healthcare practitioner first.

  4. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/sleep/habitsbyage0to3months/

  5. http://www.babycenter.com/0_colds_78.bc

  6. The Commission on Human Medicines recommends simple honey and lemon based cough mixtures for children aged between one and two years http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON014446

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