57 How to comfort a baby crying excessively The only method to comfort a baby while excessive crying is to remove the cause of disturbance for the baby. It is a good idea to pick up and hold the baby when crying excessively. Hold the baby upright or flat, which will help the baby relax. Rock the baby using a rocking chair or cradle with rapid small vibrations. You could also take the baby out into an open area to make the baby feel relaxed and comfortable. to understand the cause of excessive crying and treat it accordingly. Some of the reasons for which babies may cry often and excessively include the following: » Hunger »Thirst »Loneliness or boredom »Irritation due to a wet diaper »Discomfort from a soiled diaper »Excessive gas or colic » Illness or infection »Pain Is it possible to detect the cause of excessive crying in a baby? It is a difficult problem to solve, as the baby may cry for many reasons, as enumerated above. If it has been over two hours since you fed your baby, the crying may be due to hunger. Offer the baby a feed and see if the crying eases. Also, checking the diaper before beginning the feed is a good idea. Sometimes, the diaper area is irritated due to a rash
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