How to soothe a crying baby

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To soothe a crying baby, check if he/she is hungry, tired, uncomfortable or sick. Don't expect to be able to recognize your baby's needs at any time, this is something you learn day by day.

To soothe a crying baby, check if he/she is hungry, tired, uncomfortable or sick. Don't expect to be able to recognize your baby's needs at any time, this is something you learn day by day.

Crying: babies and children 0-8 years

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Crying – all babies and children do it, and some cry a lot. But knowing this doesn’t always make it easier to cope with crying. The good news is that children tend to cry less as they grow and develop.
Crying – all babies and children do it, and some cry a lot. But knowing this doesn’t always make it easier to cope with crying. The good news is that children tend to cry less as they grow and develop.

Newborn crying

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Crying is the way a baby communicates with his/her surroundings. Babies cry often and a lot (at least that's how it seems to parents) and their crying always means that they have a need that should be met. These needs are usually simple and can be met by feeding, changing, warming or cuddling.

Crying is the way a baby communicates with his/her surroundings. Babies cry often and a lot (at least that's how it seems to parents) and their crying always means that they have a need that should be met. These needs are usually simple and can be met by feeding, changing, warming or cuddling.

Common baby behaviors: crying

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Babies are born with the ability to cry. For a baby, crying is the basic way of communicating with his/her environment and conveying that he/she is hungry, tired, uncomfortable, in pain, but also that he/she needs tenderness, company or comfort.

Babies are born with the ability to cry. For a baby, crying is the basic way of communicating with his/her environment and conveying that he/she is hungry, tired, uncomfortable, in pain, but also that he/she needs tenderness, company or comfort.

Newborn behaviour: an overview

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Newborn behaviour – it’s all about cuddling, sleeping, feeding and lots of crying. It isn’t possible to ‘spoil’ a newborn by responding when she cries. Every bit of attention you give now helps your baby grow and develop.
Newborn behaviour – it’s all about cuddling, sleeping, feeding and lots of crying. It isn’t possible to ‘spoil’ a newborn by responding when she cries. Every bit of attention you give now helps your baby grow and develop.

Temperament: what it is and why it matters

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Children are born with their own ways of responding to the world. This is called temperament. Understanding your child’s temperament can help you choose parenting strategies that nurture your child’s development.
Children are born with their own ways of responding to the world. This is called temperament. Understanding your child’s temperament can help you choose parenting strategies that nurture your child’s development.

Baby cues and baby body language: a guide

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Your baby’s body language can tell you how she’s feeling and what she needs.Look for baby cues for tiredness, alertness, hunger, discomfort and more.Watch the videos below to see baby cues in action.
Your baby’s body language can tell you how she’s feeling and what she needs.Look for baby cues for tiredness, alertness, hunger, discomfort and more.Watch the videos below to see baby cues in action.

A strong emotional bond with the parents is crucial for child development

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A strong emotional bond with the parents is a key factor in the baby's development (but also later in life). When a baby feels safe and loved, he/she is more willing and courageous to explore the world around him/her. It is how a baby learns and discovers, as well as develops communication skills, relationships with others, motor skills, speech.

A strong emotional bond with the parents is a key factor in the baby's development (but also later in life). When a baby feels safe and loved, he/she is more willing and courageous to explore the world around him/her. It is how a baby learns and discovers, as well as develops communication skills, relationships with others, motor skills, speech.

Children's sleep: 20 frequently asked questions

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Good habits like bedtime routines and getting enough exercise during the day can make it easier for your child to fall asleep. Children’s sleep habits like snoring, night terrors and teeth-grinding are usually harmless, but see your doctor if you’re concerned. Behaviour strategies can help with some sleep problems, like getting out of bed a lot.
Good habits like bedtime routines and getting enough exercise during the day can make it easier for your child to fall asleep. Children’s sleep habits like snoring, night terrors and teeth-grinding are usually harmless, but see your doctor if you’re concerned. Behaviour strategies can help with some sleep problems, like getting out of bed a lot.
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