CRYING
After the baby is dressed and placed in a warm crib he usually does nor cries unless he is wet, hungry, ill, and uncomfortable for some reason, or is moved. One learns to distinguish an infant’s condition and needs from the character of his cry, which may be described as follows:
A fruitful, hungry cry, with fingers in the mouth and flexed, tense extremities, is easily recognized.
A fretful cry, if due to indigestion, is accompanied by green stools and passing of ages.
A whining cry is noticed when the baby is ill, premature, or very fail.
A loud, insistent cry with drawing up and kicking of the legs usually denotes colicky pain.
A peculiar, shrill, sharp-sounding cry suggests injury, and it is best to see a doctor.
Every effort should be made to recognize any deviation from the usual manner in which a baby announces his normal requirements. The newborn has only his posture and his voice at this time to inform others of his needs, and it is essential that the mother learn to interpret her baby’s cues.
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