Question
The girl baby was given an induction shot at birth and suffered from anemia, jaundice, and pneumonia. After staying in the hospital’s incubator for 15 days, she was discharged and seemed normal. Now, at five months old, she still doesn’t cry and cries continuously every night, refusing to eat milk or be held. How can we help solve this problem: What could be the reason for a baby not crying and continuously crying?
Answer
If the baby continues to cry, gently rub a specific acupoint on the baby’s small hand, located about two and a half finger widths above the wrist. Rub for about one hundred times, then gently rub the baby’s palm a few times. These acupoints help soothe the baby’s mood. Remember never to rub the baby’s solar plexus or other head acupoints, as the baby’s head is very fragile at this time. The baby’s crying is a signal that tells you their condition; you should discover it in time.