Why is it that when a baby cries everyone acts like it's out of the ordinary? It's not! It's actually completely and totally normal for babies to cry because that's how they communicate any number of things. The truth is that it's normal for newborns to cry anywhere from two to three hours in a 24-hour period. The thing is that if your baby is crying that much, it feels like a lot longer and you want to do anything you can to calm your baby down.
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OK, now that we're all squared away on the whole babies crying is a normal thing, it's also normal to want to figure out why your baby is crying so you can do something to help your baby stop crying. There are many reasons why your baby might be crying and you'll get better and better at recognizing those reasons. Still, sometimes when your baby is wailing, it can feel overwhelming, so let's go through some of the most common reasons why babies cry, ways you can soothe your baby, and when you should reach out to your pediatrician.