8 Surprising Reasons Your Baby's Crying

By Suzanne Schlosberg

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Your baby's been fed, her diaper is dry, and she seems well rested. So what's with the sudden whimpering? Although her insta-tears may seem baffling, keep in mind that babies always cry for a reason. To help you figure out her crankiness, we've compiled the top things your child may be trying to tell you, along with strategies for bringing back her smile.

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• "Would you please take off this sweater?"
• "Ouch, I'm being pinched!"

• "Can't we all just get along?"
• "I'm feeling lonely over here."

• "I'm totally stressed out!"
• "I'm starving!"

• "My tummy hurts!"
• "This wall I'm staring at is getting a little old."

"Would you please take off this sweater?"

Just because the air is a tad brisk outside doesn't mean your baby needs to be dressed for dogsledding in Siberia. Parents tend to overdress infants, who get cranky when they're hot and sweaty -- just like adults do.

The fix: Dress your baby in the same number of layers as you're wearing. If you're not sure whether she's too hot or too cold, put your hand on her tummy or back to gauge her body temperature. "A baby's feet or cheeks can often seem cool even when she's comfortable," says Charlotte Cowan, MD, a pediatrician in Boston..

• "Can't we all just get along?"

Source: http://www.parents.com/baby/care/crying-colic/reasons-your-babys-crying/?sssdmh=dm17.321755&esrc=nwpcb52&email=201779094