Understanding and managing a newborn's cry

Crying is the first way a newborn communicates: hunger, tiredness, sleep, annoyance, need for contact. In the first weeks/months it is not always easy to understand it, and it does not always calm down right away. So you can try to: - talk to him in a calm voice, - cradle him softly or hold him close to his chest, - offer him a breast or a bottle if it is time for feeding, - check if he is hot, cold or his diaper wet. If you notice that frustration and tiredness are getting wet The upper hand, remember: you should never shake the child, it could cause very serious damage (see “Never shake a newborn: shaken baby syndrome”) Put it in a safe place, such as the crib, and take a moment to breathe or ask for help. If the crying is inconsolable or accompanied by fever, stiffness or other symptoms, it is best to consult your pediatrician.