Positive Parenting Blog

Why Do Babies Cry? A crying baby is one of those things that parents are often not prepared for. Most parents know a baby cries, but the extent of crying can come as a shock, particularly when you try to soothe your baby but the crying continues. From a young age people are taught that crying means there is something wrong (for instance crying is seen as a sign that someone is in pain, unhappy, sad, or suffering). This is why crying can feel so distressing to you as a parent. No-one wants to see their baby in pain. Babies are born with minimal ways of communicating they need something from you - one of these methods of communication is crying!  However, your response to a crying baby is very personal and is influenced by your upbringing, personal views on this form of communication and your own emotional state.