Why Do Babies Wake Up Crying? – Being Parents

Many parents can no longer sleep when babies suddenly wake up crying. This happens more often at night than during the day because of different genes that disturb them. They express themselves through crying, the best way to communicate their discomfort.

Nevertheless, it is clear that the baby sometimes cries because he wants to. He must indeed spend what remains of his energy. Indeed, it is not only dedicated to the simple fact of living and developing.

It sometimes manifests itself in this way  not only to draw attention to a specific or serious need, but also out of whim or bad habit.

It should be known that the newborn is not used to waking up suddenly  as it will later. Typically, they sleep most of the day and only wake up to eat.

Reasons babies wake up crying

There are many reasons babies wake up crying. Here are the most relevant of them:

Hunger

Typically, they express this organic urge by crying  through sudden crying to indicate that it’s time for their next meal. These crying in some babies are every two or three hours.

Genoa in their environment

The baby may experience a sudden interruption in his nap if he is embarrassed. It could be because he is cold, thirsty, because of an insect bite, among other things. To avoid this, parents should pay attention to the conditions of the place where the baby sleeps.

We must take precautions to prevent the entry of mosquitoes, strong or disturbing odors. This can include strong gusts of wind or heavy rain. This not only disturbs the baby’s sleep but can also make him get sick.

Bad posture while sleeping

We need to make babies sleep in a reclined position. However, if they move while they sleep, they may change their position and adopt one that causes cramps in one of their limbs, upper or lower.

Regurgitation

It is normal for any child to regurgitate during their first months. If the regurgitation occurs at night, he will wake up crying because of the unpleasant sensation it causes.

We need to make sure to place our baby in a reclined position if he has eaten recently in order to avoid any problems.

Other reasons babies suddenly wake up crying

Appearance of redness on the skin

This is common in babies who sweat a lot. Indeed, their skin becomes irritated more easily because of the excess humidity. If your child is in this case,  we must ensure that the room is well ventilated and that the child is dressed in light clothes.

Unsuitable clothing

One of the most common reasons babies wake up crying is discomfort with their clothes. The latter are too small due to their rapid growth.

However, in the eyes of their parents, they are still the same size. Tight-fitting clothing can cause blood circulation problems.

Disease

It may be that the cause of their sudden awakening is an illness, whether or not it is diagnosed. If this behavior during sleep is recurrent, it is essential to see the pediatrician for an examination. The healthcare professional will then determine the cause of the problem.

Passing nightmares

It is very common for babies to wake up crying because of a nightmare. This is why many of them  are inconsolable because of the fear  caused by these new sensations.

Conclusion

Not all babies express their emotions or feelings in the same way. Thus, parents have a great responsibility to decipher the messages their children send through crying or their body expression.

It is important to avoid spoiling it too much. Otherwise,  the child might cry out of convenience and not out of need. It would only confuse the parents.