The baby won't stop crying! What is the third week of the demon?
"The Devil's Third Week" is annoyed and tormented many moms and dads. It's a scary name, but it's one of the growth processes that everyone can pass through. Let's check what the situation is and how to deal with it.
What is the third week of the demon?
I'm not hungry, and my diapers aren't wet. I can't think of the cause, but the baby can't stop crying... The troubled state that begins to appear around the third week of life is called the "third week of devil." It does not occur in all children, and the beginning and end times vary from person to person, but it has become known as this because it usually starts around 2-3 weeks of age.
For mothers who are tired of childbirth damage and unfamiliar parenting, this may be a time of trial that makes them want to cry more. To help you spend as little time as possible, start by learning about "The Devil's Third Week."
What will happen?
The third week of the demon is that it suddenly increases the number of times and time you spend crying, making it difficult to sleep. Many moms and dads are at a loss, saying, "I don't know why they're crying" or "No matter what I do, they won't stop crying."
The so-called "gyan cry" in babies at this time of year often occurs from the evening to the night, so it is sometimes called "twilight cry" and is also known as "colic." They often cry late into the night and don't sleep, causing trouble for moms and dads.
This situation is said to last for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, more than three weeks.
What is the cause?
The exact cause has not been clarified yet, but it is believed to be due to changes that occur as they grow.
For example, as functions such as the eyes and ears develop, they become more sensitive to stimuli such as sounds and light, making it difficult to fall asleep, and it seems that they are easier to wake up when they are asleep. Also, due to the rapid growth, they will need more milk in a short period of time, and if they don't breastfeed more frequently than ever, they may feel hungry and cry. One theory is that one of the reasons is that changes occur in the intestinal environment, causing gas to accumulate and it is painful.
How can you find out why you're crying?
First, check the basics, such as whether you're hungry, your diapers are dirty, whether your skin is rubbing or tight, and whether the room temperature is appropriate. It is possible that you may not be able to burp properly or feel constipated, causing you to feel sad.
After checking these things, if you cry and don't know the cause, you can assume that it is unique to the "3rd Week of Demons."
What should I do about gang crying for unknown reasons?
Basically, it's the same as your usual method of adorning.
In addition to wrapping it in a swaddle or gently hugging it tightly, it is also recommended to hold it sideways, which is similar to the posture when you are in the womb, as it gives you a sense of security. Holding your baby while walking, or gently tapping his back to provide rhythmic vibrations can also be expected to calm your baby.
You can also calm down by inhaling a pacifier.
It is also said that white noise, which resembles the sounds in the womb, is effective. There may be differences in preferences for different babies, such as music or mommy and dad's lullaby, so it might be a good idea to try out a variety of them.
What if you don't stop crying no matter what you do?
When I see a baby crying with a bright red face and a fire-on-fire, I worry that it may hurt, but it's only natural that a baby will cry.
You need to be careful about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), but it is fine to lie in a place where there is no need to worry about falling or falling, and let your child cry for a little while.
Just to be sure, check that there is no vomiting or blood in the stool, or that there are no joint problems such as dislocation.
What you need to avoid is to shake the baby hard and block the mouth and nose by leaving it in annoyed. It's a life-threatening and dangerous act. You should never do it.
Care for your mom and mom too!
It's easy to overlook, but what's important is to care for your mom and dad.
If it doesn't work for babies who cry for hours every day, they will become mentally exhausted, and they may also feel anxious, such as whether they are raising their children wrong or whether something is wrong with their child... Deprived sleep tends to accelerate negative thoughts.
However, the three weeks of the demon are one of the stages of growth, and occur regardless of how your parents treat you.
Please don't blaming yourself and pushing you down. When it's difficult, one way to do this is to rely on family support or public institutions such as public health centers or health centers. Of course, getting help would be easier just by talking to them.
The peak of the colic is around 6-8 weeks. It gradually subsides and will take 3-4 months. Until the day you can laugh and say, "That's what happened," get through it by incorporating breaks and changing your mood.
