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Causes of Babies crying

Common causes of excessive crying include:

• Hunger
• Tiredness
• Colic
• Trapped wind
• Wet or soiled nappy
• Too hot or cold
• Wants bodily contact or your attention
• Boredom or over-stimulation.

Trust your instincts - if your baby will not stop crying, and this is unusual, s/he may be unwell and should be seen by a doctor if discomfort continues.  There may be other signs of illness, such as a high temperature, pale skin, sickness or diarrhoea. 

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