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How to make her stop from crying?

I have a 6week baby girl and she just won't stop crying. She wouldn't want to sleep at her crib so sometimes I sleep on the couch (recliner) and/or my king size bed (me, my husband and my baby girl fit in there). She always wants cuddle and I comply to that. When I'm tired I'd hand her to my husband so I can have a nap. I hate to hear my baby cry all the time. Whenever I hear her cry I would immediately check if she's wet, dirty, hungry, or needs to burp or simply cuddle. But lately, I wonder if her crying all day is normal. Shall I rescue her all the time from crying or is it better fir me to let her cry for sometime until she gets tired and fall asleep like that?..That's when of course I've addressed all her needs already and she won't stop crying.

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  • Katie
    Lv 6
    10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Please don't let her cry it out at this age. Talk to your doctor about an OTC probiotic. There are new studies about how probiotics reduce crying time in colicky babies.

    Do you swaddle? That's always calms my little girl.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    10 years ago

    Yes. Assuming that your baby has been checked out by a doctor and is healthy, lots of crying is usually perfectly normal. (The cry of a sick baby tends to be distinct from one caused by hunger or frustration. If your baby's crying "just doesn't sound right," trust your instincts and call or see a doctor.)

    Research shows that crying follows a developmental pattern, known as the crying curve, during the first few months of life. Crying increases at 2 or 3 weeks of age, peaks between 6 and 8 weeks, and then slows down after that, generally hitting its lowest level by around 4 months. Babies also cry more often in the late afternoon and early evening, when they need to release tension after a long day.

    Some babies have colic, broadly defined as uncontrollable crying in an otherwise healthy baby. If your baby is younger than 5 months old and cries for more than three hours in a row on three or more days a week for at least three weeks (phew!), chances are he's colicky.

    Colic isn't a disease, and it won't cause your baby any long-term harm, but it's a tough thing to go through for both babies and their parents. Fortunately, it's temporary. Find out more about colic and 22 ways to cope with it.

    Before you reach the end of your rope, get detailed advice and tips from experts and parents in our articles on why babies cry and how to soothe them and what to do if your baby cries for "no reason."

    Whatever you do, don't express your frustration by shaking your baby. Shaking your baby violently can cause brain damage and even death. Read our complete article on shaken baby syndrome.

    From Babycenter.com at this link: http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-normal-for-my-...

  • 10 years ago

    is it possible your daughter might have colic? My son had colic from the age of 3 weeks until 3 months and would cry and fuss almost all day long. The dr said there isnt anything you can do for colic, just make sure they are fed, clean, and try to entertain them the best you can. We had to do the 10 by 10 rule. When we knew our son was clean and fed we would let him cry in his crib for 10 minutes and then hold him for 10 minutes, we did this over and over again for almost 2 months straight. It was hard, but he is a perfectly happy 18 month old now. For most babies at the age of 6 weeks pediatricians say NOT to let them cry it out, but for a colicky baby you have no choice, but to let them cry for a short period of time and to regain your sanity. Try the 10 by 10 rule, and check to see if she might have colic. I have been in your shoes and I feel for you, I really do. Hang in there it WILL get better :)

  • 10 years ago

    Although crying can be frustrating, you should never just let a baby cry it out. I know most doctors say letting them do it won't hurt, but I personally think if you tend to their needs the best you it makes you and baby bond more. Perhaps she has colic or gas. It's,normal for babies to cry, but not all day. At this age, babies love rocking and swaying. They love hearing your voice. Maybe try some white noise. Some babies are comforted by the sound of things like blow dryers and vacuum cleaners. It won't last forever, I promise. Just try and nap when baby naps.

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  • 10 years ago

    Enjoy please don't let her cry it out she wants to be with mommy and I say enjoy because soon shell stop :( I know I know but you have to believe me shell grow our if it

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    she may have colic. or maybe she just wants to be close to her mommy:)

    taking her to the dr might be good though, just in case

    Source(s): personal experience
  • 10 years ago

    Babies cry because they are on formula and it makes them sick. Breast babies don't normally cry like that. If you put her down to cry it out she can die. Don't do it.

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