How Do You Determine Why A Child Under Two Is Crying?
One of the most frustrating parts of parenting a young child is figuring out her needs. Until around the age of two, a child’s only communication is through crying. It’s up to the caregiver to determine why. Complicating this task is the fact that crying is not the most relaxing thing to listen to. So, the faster you can determine the reason behind the crying, the happier everyone involved will be. Respond quickly. Some say that responding too much or too quickly to a baby’s crying can spoil them or give them too much control. But the fact of the matter is that the child is trying to communicate with the caregiver. Responding to a child’s needs won’t spoil the child and may actually result in less crying because he’s more relaxed. Learn the different cries for different needs. A more laid back and whining cry usually indicates a more generalized need, such as hunger, or being tired. A more intense, shrill cry usually indicates a more specific need, such as pain or anger. Every child is
