The baby is here!
It's great that your baby is finally here! You have waited longingly for it for months and now it enriches your life. But shortly after the birth, your baby may be restless and crying more often. But what could be the reason for this? How do you recognize which need? And what helps?
It is completely normal for a baby to cry at first, because it uses its voice to call for its parents. Parents are usually able to quickly and intuitively recognize what the baby needs at the moment. All parents whose child is hungry, for example, know this. But what do you do when the hunger has been satisfied and the diaper has been changed, but the baby starts whining and crying again after a short time?
It is important that you remain calm and relaxed, even if that is not always easy. When you remain calm, you can find out what is wrong with your child. The reasons are often restlessness, stomach aches or being overtired.
sensory overload
Maybe your baby is overwhelmed by the stimuli in its environment and has trouble "switching off". It may be suffering from a lack of sleep, which in turn makes it more sensitive. At first, a child can only make itself known by crying.
If you notice that your baby gets overstimulated quickly, you should give him a regular and calm daily routine with fixed structures and rituals. This creates trust. Your baby enjoys being carried around, even in a sling or gently swinging in a hammock. The firm fabric cover gives the baby a feeling of security and safety.
abdominal pain / colic / flatulence
Babies have problems with their immature gastrointestinal tract, especially in the first three months of life. They may cry particularly intensely and shrilly and pull up their legs and clench their fists after meals - a clear sign of stomach pain! Flatulence and colic can lead to a tense stomach that feels hard. Once you have checked that there are no causes for your baby's crying that require treatment, there are effective ways to help your baby.
What to do if the baby cries “just like that”?
Regardless of whether the reason for the crying is a stomach ache or the baby's mood, carrying your baby often works wonders. The position in a baby carrier or sling allows your baby to relax its stomach and gets its bowels moving. The proximity to mom and dad and the body warmth do the rest.
Babies love regular habits: the same routines and reliably recurring rituals give them security and structure. As parents, try out what works best for the baby and for you.
