Why does the child cry non-stop in the middle of the night?

Sometimes it is really hard to stop a baby from crying, no matter what method you use to comfort him. At this time, many parents become impatient and think that their babies are too difficult to manage. In fact, this situation has nothing to do with the baby's personality. Sometimes there are other reasons why the baby cries at night, such as illness. Today, I will analyze what happens when a child cries in the middle of the night.

1. Stomach discomfort

The reason why newborns cry in the middle of the night is mostly due to stomach pain, often called colic. Because babies cannot speak and can only express themselves by crying, parents can gently press the baby's stomach. If the baby stops crying, note that his face turns red and his lower limbs are curled up on his stomach, it means that his stomach is uncomfortable.

Countermeasures: Pick up the baby and rock him gently, but be careful not to rock him too hard. Then put a warm towel on the baby's belly or give the baby a warm bath to relieve the baby's discomfort.

2. Flatulence

Because of incorrect feeding methods, the baby inhales too much air, and the baby's gastrointestinal function is not fully developed, the stomach will become bloated and uncomfortable.

Countermeasure: It is recommended that mothers massage the baby clockwise for 5 minutes or put the baby's navel against the navel and apply slight pressure, which can help the baby calm down quickly. In normal times, it is recommended that mothers pay attention to the feeding method. When feeding, let the baby hold the entire areola in their mouth and do not inhale too much air. If it is a bottle, let the milk fill the bottle mouth and the air float up. Also, no matter how careful you are, the baby will still inhale some air, so be sure to burp the baby.

3. Eating too much or being too hungry

There must be a reason why the baby is crying. Generally speaking, a baby may need to feed every 2 to 3 hours. However, some mothers like to feed their babies only every 3 or 4 hours to develop a regular living habit. For babies who cannot endure hunger, this method is undoubtedly very painful, so they often cry in anger, and drink milk voraciously, so that they drink too much air, which causes stomachache, and they have to cry again.

What's more serious is that some parents think that the baby is crying because he has not eaten enough, so they feed him again! But do you know? The baby's nervous development is not yet mature, and he still retains the sucking reflex ability. No matter what is put in the baby's mouth, he will suck hard. As a result, he eats too much milk, and the baby's belly becomes more and more bloated, and then he cries because he feels uncomfortable.

Countermeasure: How many hours interval between feedings should be decided according to the specific situation of the baby. As for babies who always drink milk quickly and anxiously, you can pat their backs to release the air halfway through the feeding to prevent them from inhaling too much air. In addition, mothers are reminded not to stop their babies from night feeding too early.

4. Wet diaper

A wet diaper will make the baby uncomfortable and cause crying. This is also a problem that is relatively easy to judge. Moreover, many diapers on the market now have reminder functions.

Countermeasures: Pay more attention, change into dry diapers, and provide the baby with a comfortable and dry sleeping environment.

5. The environment is noisy and the room temperature is not suitable

An environment that is too noisy will irritate the baby's nerves and cause the baby to be nervous. Also, if the baby is frightened during the day, he will become nervous and cry at night. If the indoor temperature is too hot or too cold, it will also make the baby uncomfortable.

Countermeasure: Create a quiet sleeping environment for your baby. During the day, be careful not to scare the baby and don't let too many people disturb the baby; maintain a good indoor temperature. As the weather is getting hotter, babies will have trouble falling asleep if they feel hot. It is recommended that mothers turn on a small fan for the baby, but be careful not to point it at the baby's head. In addition, to prevent the baby's belly from catching a cold, you can cover the baby's belly with a small blanket.