Is it normal for an infant to be crying constantly?

Maybe not normal, but surely possible. My little guy cried and cried and cried and cried for the first 5 mos of his life. The poor mom is probably at her wits end. I know I surely needed a break from the stress and strain of the crying. If you know her well enough you may want to offer to watch Jr. for even 30 minutes so she can get some quiet time.

That does not mean everything is fine at your neighbors. Think about how long the crying lasts, 3 min, 5 min, 30 min at a go? How many times each morning/ afternoon?

I wonder if it is primarily at nap time. Maybe she is putting the baby to bed awake (to learn to fall asleep on his/her own). Mine would cry/or make noises for sometimes 20-30 min. So, maybe you are hearing crying at morning naptime and afternoon naptime.

If you are concerned, just stop by one day, ask if everything is okay....say you heard the baby crying and wondered if she needed anything, you were running to the store, did she need anything..... Don't accuse. New mom's can be emotional (hormones), and very sensitive about their babies.

I wish you good luck discerning what to do in this situation.

Look into getting a sling for her. My daughter cried a lot when I tried to sit her down too. I used a Moby Wrap to keep my hands free and get some stuff done. I had some good luck with a bouncy chair that had a vibration feature too. Other than that I'd sit down with a Boppy around my waist and sit her on the Boppy. She roll up to my belly and go to sleep while I read or watched a movie. Don't lose hope, it does get better. She's nearly 2 now and as independent as any toddler. It's tough though when you're going through that don't put me down phase. Try to remember that it's OK if she cries for a few minutes while you use the bathroom, take a shower or just give yourself a break. It's not going to damage her psyche and sometimes you NEED to have your hands free.

My son cried for 9 months 20 hours a day. But, if they seem like they are neglectful then it is your responsibility to report it. I bet the poor baby is just colic or has GERD or something. be a nice neighbor and offer some help. The parents must be going crazy. A warm Hello might brighten someone's day.

YES it can be VERY normal. My baby had colic for 7 mos and cried hours upon hours of the day. He was Always fussing and we are a very loving, attentive family. I would hold and feed him and all he would do is cry.

If you are concerned go over and ask to hold the baby so that she can take a shower. OR bring her a meal/cup of coffee.

as long as the baby is not in danger, try to be understanding..they are going through alot !

That is a long time. Most babies have a fussy time alright & very often repeat that time on a daily basis. Colicy babies can do a great deal of crying but colic is usually caused by something. The child should be seeing a Dr. This must be tough on the mother. I hope she seeks some help for her sake & the childs.

you don't say how old the baby is; small babies who are "windy" can cry almost non stop; as can colicky babies. If it's an older child, say over six months, I would wonder about all the crying. Could you call some day with a small gift for the baby, and you might get to talk to her, and see how she is herself, and if she needs any help. Don't assume something is wrong. There may be something wrong with the child; some children with congenital disorders cry incessantly too. Try the "good neighbour" approach first.

May just seem the baby is crying 24/7, it may have colic, gas, be hungry, need changing,need comfort. If you suspect neglect, call child protection services, better safe than sorry.

Yes, some babies have colic. They cry constantly and there is nothing that can be done to sooth them. If the baby has colic, it will grow out of it...so need to go apt hunting if you like where you live.

No its not normal. It sounds like she either has a colicy baby or she isn't giving her baby the attention it needs. Maybe you could offer her a hand to see whats going on. Whatever the case it sounds like she needs some help and there are people that can do that. Check with your local Social Services Department, I'm sure they can refer you to the proper program.

It is good for a baby's to cry. It helps the lungs grow bigger. but if the baby is crying for over 5 min it may be getting neglected.