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Ah, the joys of parenthood! One of the most common things parents experience is trying to figure out why their baby is crying. It can be a real challenge to decipher what type of cry your little one is making. Is it a hungry cry? A tired cry? Or something else entirely? Let’s take a look at some of the different types of baby cries and how you can tell them apart.
What Are The 3 Types Of Baby Cries? [Solved]
Newborns have three types of cries: hunger, colic, and sleep. If your baby is under 3 months old, they’ll likely be hungry every couple of hours. About 1 in 5 babies may cry due to colic pain during their first month. But if your little one is 6 months or older, they should be able to drift off on their own.
Hunger Cry: A baby’s hunger cry is usually a low-pitched, rhythmic sound that increases in intensity over time. It is often accompanied by lip smacking and rooting (searching for the nipple).
Pain Cry: A baby’s pain cry is usually high-pitched and loud, with a sudden onset. It may be accompanied by facial expressions of distress or body movements such as arching the back or kicking the legs.
Tired Cry: A baby’s tired cry is usually low-pitched and monotonous, with little variation in pitch or volume. It may be accompanied by yawning, rubbing eyes, or turning away from stimulation.
Boredom Cry: A baby’s boredom cry is usually short and repetitive, with little variation in pitch or volume. It may be accompanied by restlessness or fidgeting as the baby searches for something to do to relieve their boredom.
Frustration Cry: A baby’s frustration cry is often loud and intense, with sudden changes in pitch and volume as they become increasingly frustrated at not being able to achieve what they want to do (e.g., reach an object).
Babies cry for all sorts of reasons, and each type of cry has its own distinct sound. Hunger cries are usually high-pitched and continuous, while tired cries tend to be more drawn out and whiny. Pain cries are often sharp and sudden, while fussing or discomfort cries can sound like a cross between a whine and a whimper. And don’t forget the classic ‘I want something’ cry – it’s usually loud and demanding! All in all, babies have quite the repertoire when it comes to crying!
