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Babies crying

All babies cry, especially in the first few weeks after birth.  They cry when they need something, but it doesn’t always mean that something is wrong.  Babies cry to bring you to them, as they cannot get to you themselves.  It can be an equally distressing time for parents and carers, and it is very important to give yourself some time out if you are faced with a baby who will not stop crying.

Finding out why your baby is crying is often a matter of systematically working through all the possible options.  Once you’ve reached the end of the list, you will usually have found the solution!