My baby is crying for NO reason; What to do in such a situation?

MY INFANT IS CRYING UNNECESSARY
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Crying or whining is way of communication from baby to family members. Actually it is their way of expression of frustration over what they perceive as a unpleasant situation for themselves. Parents can quickly get frustrated when faced with crying infant. Maximum time parents are clueless about how to respond crying babies. This is most challenging for parents as your child is not able to convey what he wants and also you are not able to figure out what all the fuss is about. 
In short... Having a crying baby is inspiration to get the job done quickly
🔴 Causes of crying 
The fact that babies cannot communicate makes even harder to find the cause. 
❇️ Express feeling 
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If baby is not able to express sadness or displeasure, your baby will start to whine to try to make you understand.
In short... Crying is communication not manipulation
❇️ Boredom
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If baby is not attended by family members, she will get frustrated with routine & cry for your attention as she needs quality time from all family members.
In short... Take care of my entertainment, if Iam bored- this could be dangerous
❇️ Hunger
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Crying for hunger is seen mostly in early part of infancy. However, even older infant or toddler might want more frequent feed or additional snacks. 
In short... Happiness rarely keeps company with an empty stomach
❇️ Dirty diaper
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Again this common problem in early part of infancy but if you are using commercial diaper, it can be seen in late infancy or early toddlers age.
In short... If we don't change the diaper, it would be dangerous
❇️ Tired
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Maximum babies get tired easily particularly during journey or new place. This crying will be accompanied by irritability and a genral disinterest in surrounding.
In short... Sleep is the meditation
❇️ Situational frustration
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A baby is learning new skills and want to become independent as they grow old. Unfortunately, an infant or newly minted toddler will soon discover that they are not able to complete the task which they want like 1 year old infant want to walk on staircase.
In short... Sometimes I get to the point of frustration that I just start whining
❇️ Disturbance in sleep pattern
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If sleep pattern of babies is disturb due to any reason, they get irritated and whine for having normal pattern.
Remember... Sleep solve everything
❇️ Medical problems
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Most of the time, babies cry for medical problems like....
🔹 Nose block
🔹 Earache
🔹 Abdominal pain
🔹 Itching on back or part where she cannot scratch
🔹 Pain associated with  bruises due to crawling or walking.
🔹 Hurt on finger tips or toes.
Remember... Always consult Pediatrician
❇️ Teething
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Teething is common cause of excessive irritability and crying. Read my blog on Facebook.."Positive parenting" or watch video on YouTube.. "Dr Ashish Agrawal."
In short... Teething is difficult time for parents
❇️ Stranger anxiety
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Some babies cry as soon as they see stranger. Actually, it is normal milestone and usually develop after 9 month of age.
❇️ Baby may use whining as a reinforcers
If you give chocolates to your crying toddler, they will likely to continue for getting reward. 
Remember... There is great potential for blackmail
🔴 How can you stop crying episode?
Your baby may start crying for no reason but you have to handle the situation immediately for the benefit of the baby. It helps in emotional nurture of the baby. 
❇️ Be calm
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Sometimes whining last quiet a long- it can be cause of frustration to parents and family members. Keeping yourself cool is key to modeling good behavior. If it's uncomfortable for you to see your baby crying, just take 10 deep breath slowly and see as a opportunity for emotional nurture. 
Remember... Accepting the feeling of a kid is key to emotional development
❇️ Eliminate frustration when you can
If you have noticed that baby is crying... 
🔹 Soiled diaper- change it
🔹High pitched cry and putting fingers in the mouth - Feed the baby 
🔹 Want some toy- provide it
🔹 Decrease activity, yawns and cry- Make him sleep 
🔹 Crying and bringing the legs on abdomen, probably suffering from abdominal discomfort- 
▪️Consult Pediatrician
▪️ Make her sleep on abdomen and rub on the back
▪️ Press abdomen by using leg of the baby 
🔹 Crying and pulling ear- Consult pediatrician and give pain killer 
🔹 If your baby is crying and room is full of noise, baby is overstimulated - Go to silent room
🔹 Baby is sleeping or playing alone, suddenly start crying- Need your attention so spend quality time with baby 
🔹 Baby crying intermittently and soothe herself by putting everything in the mouth- Teething so massage the gum. (Read my article on Facebook or watch video on YouTube)
🔹 When baby find himself in the arms of strangers, the baby may begin to cry - Take away from strangers. (Read my article on facebook or watch video on YouTube) 
🔹 If you still not able to find out the solution- examine the baby from top to bottom and look for rash, swelling or redness- give treatment or consult pediatrician 
🔹 If still not able to find out the cause, better to consult pediatrician 
Remember... Solve the problem immediately or face the consequences 
❇️ Go through the check list 
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If you are not able to find out the cause for whining, go through mental checklist of common causes as mentioned earlier in this blog. Even you can make a list on paper. 
In short... You need to recheck your priority list if you are in problem.
❇️ Model other ways to communicate
🔹 If you are still not able to identify the causes, use sign language rather than speaking with a baby. Offer toys or food by using sign language or showing directly and use it repeatedly. Baby might pick up sign language little faster and bring you some relief. 
🔹 If your baby already know Yes or No, that makes communication little easier. You just to put appropriate question to figure out what he wants so you can get Yes or No answer from him. 
Remember... Sign language effective in solving the problem of crying child
❇️ Divert the attention 
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If you are not able to control crying, divert the attention by using following techniques... 
🔹 Moving out of the house. 
Maximum time baby cool down immediately but make sure you're not using technique everytime. 
🔹 Music 
Sometimes baby get distracted by their favorite music.
🔹 Rocking 
It works in younger infants as babies find comfort in repetitive motions. Hold him close to shoulder and try to rock him to sleep. 
🔹 Pacifier 
It can be used for stopping whining but my personal suggestion is to avoid it. 
In short... It is powerful technique to pacify the young kids
❇️ Make sure you don't reinforce the whining 
If your baby is crying repeatedly for No reason and getting cool down by one type of solution like going outside or eating ice cream then probably she is using crying as a opportunity to fulfill her demand. 
In short... Emotional blackmail in early childhood is common 
❇️ Let them cry
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🔳 Sometimes, it is better to leave her alone for few minutes.
🔳 Some situations are unavoidable even she is whining about it.. 
🔹 A baby gate prevent them from going out of the house 
🔹 Bathing is compulsory 
🔹 Avoiding breastfeeding repeatedly 
🔹 Angry to seat on the bus or train during the journey 
You can verbally empathize with their frustration but they will learn that something aren't negotiable. 
Remember... Life is continous process of adjustment 
❇️ Consult pediatrician 
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🔹 If crying is associated with medical symptoms like cough or loose motion 
🔹 If you are not able to console the baby
 Remember...Consult pediatrician if your baby is uncomfortable 
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Dr Ashish Agrawal, Paediatrician and expert in child behavior, education and developmental problems.
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