Why do babies cry before feeding?

We know that babies love to cry, and this is normal. Some children start crying when they are hungry, which is a signal for them to be ready to eat. However, many parents feed their children very regularly, but their children will still cry before feeding. In this case, parents are very concerned about the reason. So, why do babies cry before feeding? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. Check whether your baby has ulcers in his mouth.

Some babies suffer from thrush, which causes them great pain when feeding and they may cry. Oral thrush is caused by a fungal infection, which is mostly transmitted through the birth canal in newborns or through contamination from unclean breastfeeding nipples or the mother's fingers. Mothers should carefully check their baby's tongue. If there are white spots, it may be thrush.

2. Does the baby have nasal congestion?

If the baby has a stuffy nose, it will affect feeding. The baby with a stuffy nose can only breathe through the mouth, and cannot breathe while feeding, so of course he will cry.

3. Does the baby have indigestion?

Babies under 3 months old may suffer from functional indigestion due to their immature gastrointestinal tract, such as bloating, diarrhea, etc., and need careful care from their mothers.

The above is an introduction to why babies cry before feeding. I hope it will be helpful to parents. The main factors that cause children to cry before feeding are these. Parents can check them one by one. If similar situations occur again, it is best to pay attention to it and take the child to a relevant hospital for a comprehensive examination to avoid causing greater harm to the child.