Causes of baby crying at night and how to deal with it. Learn the recommended methods from senior moms and dads!

It is often said that a baby's job is to cry, but it can be a problem if mom and dad can't sleep for days at a time due to constant crying at night. First of all, what does "night crying" mean? Let's check what causes it and how to deal with it.

What is night crying?

"Night crying" generally refers to "a baby who suddenly wakes up during the night and continues to cry for no reason."
Sometimes the crying stops after a short period of time, but sometimes it lasts for hours or even all night. If your crying doesn't stop no matter how many reasons you think about it and try to deal with it, you will be physically and mentally exhausted. Some moms and dads may find themselves wanting to cry.
This is a path that many babies and mothers and fathers go through, but to help ease the burden even a little, we have compiled some information, including the experiences of our seniors.

When do you start crying at night?

It is said that babies usually cry at night between the ages of 6 months and 18 months.

Some children never cry at night, while others continue to cry even after the age of two. There are individual differences in whether or not you cry at night, and when it starts and ends. It has nothing to do with how your parents treat you. Even if your baby cries worse at night than other babies, consider it to be a unique characteristic of your child and try to deal with it patiently without blaming yourself or your baby.

Why do you cry at night?

The reasons why babies cry at night are still not fully understood.

For example, babies cry when they experience some kind of discomfort or discomfort, such as physiological complaints such as being hot, cold, or hungry; a dirty diaper that feels uncomfortable; a stuffy nose that hurts; or clothing or bedding that doesn't feel good to the touch. If there is a clear reason, the crying will stop if you resolve it.
Many newborn babies cry for these simple reasons.

Around 5 to 6 months of age, your child will have more opportunities to be exposed to new places, people, and experiences during the day. New information stored in the brain is organized and fixed as memory while you sleep, but it is thought that if there is too much information, it may not be possible to organize it properly, leading to night crying. There is also a theory that because the body clock is still developing and unstable, the sleep cycle of sleeping because it is night has not been established, and the child cries regardless of the day or night.

What should I do if my baby cries at night?

The cause of night crying is often unknown, and the reason for crying may vary depending on the time, so unfortunately there is no absolute theory that will stop crying.
We will introduce some ways to deal with this problem, focusing on methods that senior moms and dads have tried and found to be successful.

hug or talk to 　

The first thing I would recommend is to talk to or sing to your pet quietly while she is sleeping, or pat her on the back. If that doesn't work, get up, hold him, and pat him. It's also a good idea to walk around the room or even go outside.

Let your baby hear soothing sounds

Many moms and dads are also trying to make their babies listen to sounds similar to what they heard in the womb, such as a sandstorm on TV or the sound of running water. Others say that listening to familiar songs and sounds calms them down and helps them fall asleep.

change diapers and clothes　

There are also stories of children falling asleep after changing their clothes or bedding.
The wrong size diaper can also cause discomfort to your baby. Especially after weaning, as the amount of food increases, the amount of urine increases, and the absorbency of the diaper may not last overnight. If this is the case, changing the diaper you use may help prevent night crying.

Adjust your life rhythm

One way to prevent night crying is to help your child adjust their internal clock by exposing them to the morning sun and setting a bedtime for them. Establishing a bedtime routine, such as singing a lullaby or reading a story, can also help remind your child that it's bedtime.
After your child turns 1 year old and becomes active, it's a good idea to move their body a lot during the day to get them moderately tired and help them sleep soundly at night.

How do moms and dads spend their time during the night crying period?

If your child cries at night almost every night, mom and dad may also suffer from lack of sleep, which can cause them to become unwell. It may be difficult if you have a job such as working at a company, but try to take a break during the daytime to relieve the fatigue of your body, mind, and spirit. If you are in an environment where you can stay at home all the time, it would be ideal if you could take a nap with your baby to recover your physical strength.

It is also important to practice adjusting your daily rhythm so that your baby can sleep as long as possible at night, depending on your baby's growth level. It is also recommended that you move your body during the day and provide just the right amount of stimulation to make it moderately tired and prepare for a good night's sleep. Let's take mom and dad's health into account and proceed as much as is reasonable.

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