Why does the baby cry in the middle of the night?

Generally speaking, most babies will cry in the second half of the night, and some parents are more likely to be tossed around by the baby's crying several times at night while taking care of the baby. But in fact, the baby's crying in the second half of the night does not happen suddenly, but is caused by some inducements. So, what is the reason for the baby's crying in the second half of the night?

1. Baby is hungry

Hunger is the most common reason why newborns cry. The younger the baby, the more likely it is that he is crying because he is hungry. However, the first one or two days after the baby is born is an exception, because some babies do eat less at that time. If you are breastfeeding, you may be more aware of it when you start to produce small amounts of colostrum and notice yourself "coming in" around the third day after delivery.

Babies have small stomachs and can't eat too much. If your baby is crying, try feeding him because he is probably hungry. He may not stop crying immediately, but as long as he wants to eat, let him keep eating. When he is full, he will stop making a fuss. If your baby still cries after being full, it may be because he has other needs.

2. The baby needs to be changed or have his diaper changed

Babies tend to get very sensitive and fuss if their clothes are too tight or their diapers are dirty. Some babies will let you know right away if they need a diaper change, especially if their skin is irritated. But there are also babies who don’t seem to care if their diapers are dirty, and they even feel warm and comfortable.

No matter which type your baby has, it's easy to check whether the diaper is dirty. You can also take this opportunity to find out if the diaper is too tight or if your baby's clothes make him feel uncomfortable.

Usually, when a baby keeps crying in the second half of the night, it may be caused by hunger or a dirty diaper. At this time, parents should not only carefully find the reasons why the baby keeps crying, but also actively solve them after finding out the reasons. These measures can also effectively reduce the baby's crying in the second half of the night.