When do you panic when you can't get newborn to stop crying?

Answer 1

I will preface this by saying that my answer is not complete, and that you should ask your pediatrician or local health department for information on identifying emergencies in newborns. They will have handouts containing this information for ready reference. The short answer is, if you have tried everything to soothe a crying newborn, and he or she is still crying inconsolably after an hour or more, you should call the pediatrician immediately. Here are some ideas for soothing your baby. The first thing is probably to take his temperature. If it is too high or low, call the doctor (you will have to look up those numbers elsewhere, try the mayo clinic). You should try rocking, bouncing, walking around, holding the baby in different positions, gently burping the baby, as well as feeding him or her. Try swaddling the baby securely so that their own startle reflex can't disturb them. Try taking away a layer, or adding one to make sure they are comfortable. Check the baby's diaper. Look for rashes or scratches that are inflamed that might be causing your baby discomfort. As you handle your baby pay attention to any spots that seem to make your baby cry when touched, though you certainly shouldn't poke and prod your baby in an attempt to find anything. That will just extend the crying. Also, try to relax. Your baby can tell when you are upset and will get upset too. Hold the baby to your chest and take six or seven deep, slow, breaths. So , if you have tried all of these things and your baby is still crying and won't stop, don't panic. Call the pediatrician and follow their instructions.