The Fussy Baby (Part I)

When it comes to imagining babies, it’s natural to imagine Hallmark moments. There’s the sleeping baby. There’s the laughing baby. There’s the baby cooing. What few people really think about are the babies that cry and cry and cry. It’s very natural for babies to cry. In fact, it’s necessary for babies to cry so that we know they need something. What boggles most people (especially women) is that we are biologically programmed to respond to a baby’s crying. First time parents can find themselves on edge when the baby seems to cry all the time. It’s important to understand … Continue reading