Crying is a normal event in the lives of all babies.When a
baby comes out of the woomb the first thing to do is crying.By the
first cry he will take some air in to the lungs for the first time in
their life.After delivery if the baby doesnot cry then it should be
initiated by slightly pinching or gently strocking the feet.From this it
is clear that the healthy baby should cry and it is a normal
physiological event ,still some times it can upset the mother or family
members.
We all know that a baby can't tell his needs or troubles in words.
The only way for him to communicate with others is by crying.Babies
show some other signs like feet kicking,hand waving and head turning
ect.But the best way to take the attention of others is by crying.
Excessive crying may not have a firm definition because the crying
habit changes from baby to baby and some babies can be calmed easily but
some are difficult to sooth.If crying is distressing for the mother and
home nurse it can be called excessive.Many a times baby become quiet by
giving breast milk or by carrying with a gentle rocking.Sudden onset of
excessive crying means baby is distressed and needs attention.The
causes of crying extends from simple reasons to life threatening
conditions.Hence crying of a baby should not be ignored.