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Why is my child crying?

An infant's life is all about eating, sleeping and crying. During its development, it will acquire more and more reflexes and skills. Your baby will become a child and he will gradually start to cry, play, walk, talk, etc. He will continue to cry when he feels uncomfortable. In this article, find out why a child cries.

What are the reasons for crying in children?

 

In general, we cry when we feel an overflow of emotions. Shedding tears allows you to empty yourself and release all the pressures you are under. This is pretty much the case with babies. With them, this is not the only reason for their tears. In short, they cry either because they are in pain somewhere, or because they want to express what they feel.

Crying as a means of communication

 

As the first form of language a child knows is crying, this will be the way he will use to communicate with his mum, dad and those around him. When he needs something, is hungry, has a full diaper, is scared or feels tired, he will cry to alert his parents. For the baby, it will be the principal means of expression until the attainment of language.

These alerts are processed by the adult brain, which automatically generates reactions to crying. When a child cries, the brain seeks to know the needs of this one in order to answer them and, then, to calm him down. Crying and the reactions that follow are therefore a means of communication between the child and his parents.

Crying for medical reasons

 

About 5% of crying is due to medical causes. A baby may cry because he feels pain or discomfort. The most common case is during teething or a fever with a temperature over 38°. The child will feel uncomfortable, and since he is not aware of what is happening to him or of how to relieve himself, he cries. In these cases, you must consult a doctor to soothe him.

It should be noted that infants can also be prone to digestive problems commonly referred to as “infant colic”. So, if you suspect this type of disorder in your cherub, talk to his doctor as soon as possible.

What are the causes of crying according to the child's age?

 

Growing up, children understand their environment and how it works better and better, they develop reflexes to adapt to it. This means that the crying of an infant does not have the same cause as the crying of a child.

In toddlers

 

Crying is an implicit message addressed to parents. It refers to a request that your baby wants you to fulfill. Besides medical reasons, a baby may cry because he didn't get what he wanted. It takes time and patience on your part to make him realize that he doesn't always get what he wants. At this age, he will simply cry to you to show his displeasure or anger.

In children 2 or 3 years old

 

Around the age of 2 or 3, your toddler is already beginning to verbally express what he wants or what he thinks. As his language is not yet well developed, he may cry if he cannot put into words what he feels. Maybe there's something bothering him or he just can't do something the way he wants.

Around the age of 4, your child gradually manages to express his wishes. It often happens that at this age, the little one understands that when he whines, you will always come running to give him what he covets. So he will cry whenever something is not to his liking. It is also possible that crying refers to a difficulty in managing emotions or a feeling of incomprehension. Your cherub may cry for your attention and feel ignored.

In children 5 or 6 years old

 

In a 5 or 6 year old child, the management of emotions and the expression of desires are already easier. The message behind her crying may be a rejection of her parents' decisions. At this age, your child may question your decisions. If you're not firm, he'll tend to whine about every decision he doesn't like.

Why does your child cry more when he is with you?

 

It often happens that the baby cries more in the presence of his mom than his dad. Sometimes you think you're a bad mom, but that's not it. You need to understand that you are the closest person to your child. You are the person he trusts the most, which is why his reactions are more intense with you.

If your child cries more when he is with you, it means that in your presence, he can release all the tensions he has accumulated during his day or his week. He knows he is safe and will take advantage of these moments of intimacy to let go. When he knows how to talk, in addition to shedding tears, he can tell you what happened with his classmates at school or his friends at home.

How to calm a crying child?

 

When you face regular crying spells, you can get very nervous, you can feel a lot of stress. It may not be good for you, your child, or your family life. Learn how to react better to your little one's crying to live better every day. Here are some tips on how to behave with a crying child.

Stay calm

 

It is useless to ask your child to calm down if you find yourself in a state of nervousness. Even if you don't say you're upset, your cherub will sense if you're not in your normal state. So that he can regain calm, be calm yourself when you go to console him. You must not let any negative tension show through.

Reassure your child

 

During a crying spell, your child needs to feel your attention, your affection and especially your love. These are provisions that reassure him that he will be listened to and understood. By adopting attentive and affectionate gestures, your child will be better able to cooperate. To do this, you can, for example, take him in your arms, stroke his hair or his back, give him a hug...

Avoid punishing him

 

Although your child's screaming and crying can become irritating, you should not punish him. A punishment could be interpreted by your child as a rejection of his emotions. On the contrary, you must always show him that you are happy to welcome his emotions.

Explain the importance of communication

 

Teach your child that when he wants something, just ask nicely and calmly. He doesn't have to whine for you to indulge his every whim. You also need to make him understand that there are things he can't have even if he cries.

If your child is struggling to get something, remind him of the importance of communication. For this, you must show that you are willing to listen to him. If it is not possible to do what he wants, explain to him the reason why it is not possible with kindness and firmness.

Praise him for his good behavior

 

When you feel your child is making an effort to speak calmly, let him know that you are proud of his behavior. Tell him to always go that way when he asks you for something. Like this, he will feel encouraged to adopt the right behavior.

Adopt the right gestures in front of a crying toddler

 

Faced with a crying fit of a toddler, your first reflexes should be to check if he is not hungry or if his diaper is still clean. If you feel he is sleepy, try rocking him to sleep. Otherwise, you can give him his pacifier or comforter to distract him. If you have time, you can also calm him down with a good bath or a walk. In addition to that, you can give him a hug or a kiss.

 

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