Question
A two-month-old baby, who usually cries very little, starts crying non-stop as soon as they wake up in the morning, and cannot be comforted even when held. There is no coughing, no vomiting, no fever, and sometimes their hands and feet are sweaty. Where does the baby feel uncomfortable? What could be causing the baby’s morning crying?
Answer
Crying is a way for infants to express themselves; they are not yet capable of using language to convey their needs, so crying is their only means of expressing demands. Based on the described situation, if the child cries upon waking up in the morning, it could be due to intense noise or light stimulation or hunger. It might also be caused by indigestion leading to abdominal bloating.