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| WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR KIDS CRY ? |
A baby's crying is a natural physiological function.Every typical baby cries to interact with other people.Crying is their only means of communication because they are unable to verbally communicate their emotions. When they experience any discomfort, they just weep.Babies typically cry when they are hungry, wet, too hot or cold, in tight clothing, in pain, etc. Some children simply weep when they are alone; they require the company of someone.Babies who cry all the time might have an underlying cause. Although sobbing is accepted as normal, family members may get concerned.Since there are a variety of reasons why people cry, from little to major, it is important to identify the precise cause and take appropriate action. Cry-related behaviors should never be disregarded.
The following are some things to keep in mind when handling a crying infant.
1. Shaking a baby violently is harmful.
2. Tight cloaths should be removed because they can irritate skin.
3. Turn on the fan and open the windows if the room is too hot.
4. If the diaper is damp, take it off and use a gentle towel to pat dry the sections after cleaning them.
5. Gently pat her on the back or brush her head while making a calming tone.
6. Breastfeed her and comfort her into silence.
7. Cover her with a nice towel if it's chilly outside.
8, Walk slowly across the room while gently rocking her in your arms.
9. Give her a doll that plays music and let her hear it.
10, Give her a pacifier or assist her in sucking her thumb.
11, Adjust her position if there is no reply.
12, Go on walks with her.
Place her on the cradle and give her a gentle rock.
14, If there's no answer, ask someone to hold the infant.
The baby continues to cry despite all of these measures; look out for the following symptoms.
(After each indicator, the probable cause is indicated.)
1. Gently press her abdomen; she might twist or fight you back:---Colic
2. Gently pull her ear; if you do not, she can become worse or push your hands away. —Earache.
3, Use the backs of your palms to take her temperature:—Fever brought on by an illness.
4. Check the skin from the top to the bottom:--Acute illness, diaper rash, measles, vesicles, allergies, etc.
5. Check for discharge coming from the nose:--Coryza.
6. Gently move the head to detect any stiffness in the neck:--Head injuries, meningitis, etc.
7. Press your ear to her chest to listen for any rattling noises:--A thicker mucus in the windpipes.
(Bronchiolitis, asthmatic bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.)
8. Verify the anal opening:--worm crawling, rectal polyp, and anal erosion.
9. Look at the genitalia for any erosion or discharge.
10, Examine the testicles of a male infant, which may be sensitive or enlarged.-- testicular torsion and orchitis.
11. Pay attention to how your body moves and look for any abnormalities like convulsions, rigors, vomiting, coughing, labored breathing, etc.
For appropriate treatment, see your doctor if you observe any of the aforementioned symptoms or any other unusual ones.