Why does an infant cry?

Have this playing during the bell quiz and when they first come in.21. Why Does a Baby Cry????

2. 4 Basic criesHungry cry Rhythmical rise and fall with short pause in between the cry. The most DEMANDING CRY!Bored, Tired, Fussy cry Whimper in short bursts, low pitched but gradually gets loud and demanding if ignored and the Infant will learn to use this cry to get what it needs. Pain cryThe most obvious and fearful cry. Begins with a loud inward gasp and is followed by a rising shriek. Inward gasp may take a few seconds before the bay gets enough air to shriek.Anger cryLess piercing than pain, but still Loud and demanding forceful bursts on and off.

53.Formula for abuseChild+Caregiver+Stress____________________________CHILD ABUSE

Who are the potential child abusers?They all could be and so could you!4. What to check when an infant criesRemember they are too young to understand your requests.

Just because it is night does not mean the baby turns off or switches to your schedule.

Make up your mind that you are there to help the baby, not necessarily to stop the baby from crying.

Things to check:Is the baby hungry?Does the baby need to burp?Is the diaper wet or dirty?Is the baby comfortable?Is the baby trying to release stress?Does the baby want to be held?Is the room too warm or too hot?Is the light appropriate?Is the baby ill?Does the baby have a temperature?Are the baby's gums red or swollen?Are ears warm to the touch or is there drainage?Is the baby vomiting?Does the baby have diarrhea? Could the baby have allergies?Could the baby have colic?Does the baby pull his/her legs up to the stomach and release them in a jerking motions?If the baby is breast fed, has the mother eaten something to upset the baby (onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, high intake of dairy products)? Is the baby eating the correct formula is it time to introduce sold food into the babys diet?

5. How to cope with cryingWalk with the babyRock the babyDance with the babyBounce the baby gently in your arms or on your kneeTake the baby for a stroller rideTake the baby for a ride in the car Let the baby sit in a baby swingProvide white noise for the baby (vacuum, radio)Divert the babys attentionSing to the babyRub the babys backMassage he baby with a warmed lotionWrap the baby snugly in a blanket.SWADDLE it a blanketFeed the babyBurp the babyGive the baby a pacifierTurn off the lights and gently rub the babies back Let someone else tend to the baby Turn on the TVTake the baby outside Turn on musicChange the babys diaperGive the baby a warm bathLay down and place the baby on your stomach and rub the babys backMake sure the room temperature is comfortable

6. If all else fails: (Because sometimes they just want to cry)After checking to make sure the baby is not hungry, wet, or in danger, place him/her in the crib, close the door, and call a friend to talk to for a few minute be sure to check the baby at least every ten minutes.

Elijahs Story8. What is Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and how can it happen?Brain tissue easily damaged as it moves inside the skull. Jostling an infant back and forth and playing horsey ride and tossing the kid up in the air can all cause shaken baby syndrome. You knew your baby would cry. But, did you know how frustrating that crying could be when you have tried everything to comfort your baby, and she just keeps crying? Dealing with a crying baby can be very hard, and parents often don't realize just how frustrating it is until they are in a stressful situation. No one thinks they will shake their infant, but research shows crying as the number one trigger leading caregivers to violently shake and injure babies.

No matter how frustrated you get...

Never Shake a Baby

What Happens:

The brain rotates within the skull cavity, injuring or destroying brain tissue. When shaking occurs, blood vessels feeding the brain can be torn, leading to bleeding around the brain. Blood pools within the skull, sometimes creating more pressure within the skull and possibly causing additional brain damage. Retinal (back of the eye) bleeding is very common

Immediate Consequences: Breathing may stop or be compromised Extreme irritability Seizures Limp arms and legs or rigidity/posturing Decreased level of consciousness Vomiting; poor feeding Inability to suck or swallow Heart may stop Death

Long-Term Consequences: Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Visual disabilities or blindness Hearing impairment Speech disabilities Cerebral Palsy Seizures Behavior disorders Cognitive impairment Death

WhyBabies' heads are relatively large and heavy, making up about 25% of their total body weight. Their neck muscles are too weak to support such a disproportionately large head. Babies' brains are immature and more easily injured by shaking. Babies' blood vessels around the brain are more susceptible to tearing than older children or adults. WhenOften, perpetrators shake an infant or child out of frustration or anger. This most often occurs when the baby won't stop crying. Other triggering events include toilet training difficulties and feeding problems. 9. What are some effects of SBS on a Child?Cause brain damage. Severe shaking can cause possible death. 10. What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? (SIDS)Sudden unexplained death of an apparently healthy child. Generally occurs in the first year of life.

11. Give some prevention strategies for SIDS.Having the infant sleep on its back is the most recommended or the BEST way. Do not smoke or be around smokers, No stuffed animals or soft bedding. Environment Sleep positioning Breastfeeding Co-sleeping Secondhand smoke reduction Sleeping area Bedding Sleep sacks Pacifiers Air circulation with fan use Bumper pads

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