Why is the newborn baby so irritable?

While welcoming the arrival of a newborn, every family is also at a loss as to how to take care of the baby, because taking care of a baby not only requires parents to have enough patience and care, but also requires some experience. In particular, there must be certain methods to deal with different problems that arise in the baby in order for the baby to grow up healthily. Among them, the bad temper of newborns is a relatively common phenomenon. If there is any slight mistake in care, many newborns will express it by crying and making a fuss. Let's take a look at why newborns have bad tempers.

Why is the newborn baby so irritable?

1. The baby has a bad temper. Who is to blame?

If the baby's abnormal temper is not caused by illness, it is basically caused by the following concentrated situations.

The baby has a bad temper because he doesn't eat right.

The latest research proves that children’s emotional instability is related to diet, and some children’s bad temper may be caused by their diet. The specific reasons are:

1. Low calcium content in the diet Calcium has the effect of inhibiting the excitement of brain nerves. Sufficient calcium in the brain nerves can easily maintain emotional stability. Calcium deficiency will cause emotional instability, irritability, and general weakness.

2. Excessive consumption of sugar in the diet, such as desserts and beverages, will increase blood sugar levels in the body. In order to lower blood sugar levels, the pancreas must secrete a large amount of insulin, which causes excessive secretion of adrenergic hormones, thus causing irritability, anger, and emotional instability.

3. Lack of B vitamins: Excessive intake of sugar must be converted into calories, which requires the consumption of B vitamins. If the diet lacks B vitamins, it will cause mental excitement and loss of emotional control.

4. Lack of Vitamin C. Frequent mental stress consumes vitamin C. If there is insufficient vitamin C in the diet, the brain nerve function will be reduced and it will also cause emotional instability.

The baby's bad temper is a psychological need

A child's temper tantrum is a manifestation of psychological needs. As infants and young children develop physically and mentally, they begin to gradually come into contact with more things. Their understanding of whether these things are right or wrong is not possible, unlike adults, where they can make rational analysis and then make decisions on actions. Instead, they participate based on their emotions and interests, even though these things are often inappropriate, unfavorable, or harmful to them. Therefore, when babies encounter frustration or discomfort, it is natural for them to express it through temper tantrums, such as throwing things or pulling their mother's hair. However, such behavior can only occur occasionally and cannot become a habit for the baby.

The above is an introduction to why newborns have bad tempers. After understanding it, we know that such symptoms are generally caused by many babies feeling uncomfortable, but babies cannot express their emotions through language and can only express them through crying. Therefore, in the process of taking care of the baby, you must observe the baby more to see if this situation is caused by improper diet or improper feeding.