Taking care of a child is definitely a difficult task, especially for new mothers taking care of newborn babies. Because newborns often experience irritability and crying, many new mothers are caught off guard and don't know what's going on with their newborns. There are actually many reasons that can cause these symptoms in newborns. So what's going on with a newborn's irritability and crying after feeding?
What's wrong with a newborn's irritability and crying after feeding
1、 I haven't eaten enough
Mothers can clearly grasp how much milk a formula fed baby eats every day, but mothers often have no idea how much milk a breastfed baby can eat and whether they are full. Generally speaking, parents can judge whether their baby is full from the following aspects:
1. Has the baby's weight increased and is it normal;
2. Can the baby sleep sweetly for two to three hours or play for a while after finishing milk;
3. Is the baby's stool a normal yellow paste;
4. Has the baby been breastfeeding for more than 30 minutes? Generally, the recommended feeding time is 15-20 minutes.
2、 Oral inflammation
The most common cause of oral inflammation is thrush, which is a common reason for babies to cry while breastfeeding. The baby suffers from thrush and does not have much reaction when breastfeeding. It is normal to breastfeed, but after treatment, white secretions fall off the surface of the baby's mouth, revealing red mucosa. This can cause pain when the baby is breastfeeding.
3、 Difficulty breathing
When a baby's nose is not smooth, they need to breathe through their mouth. If they use their mouth to breathe, the baby will become hungry again. Between hunger and breathing, the baby can only cry.
4、 Pharyngeal inflammation
When a baby catches a cold, it can cause inflammation of the throat, causing pain and crying when swallowing milk.
What are the precautions for babies crying while breastfeeding
1. When a baby feels hungry and requests to be fed, don't see that the baby has finally started feeding, give too much milk to eat. Being too hasty can make the baby's spleen and stomach, which have not fully recovered, dislike milk again. You should eat less and have more meals, and the milk powder should be diluted.
2. When the baby's appetite gradually recovers, do not immediately restore the amount of food to the baby. Instead, stick to eating small meals or light milk for a few days, gradually adding it to allow the baby's digestive system to adapt.
It is normal for newborns to cry frequently, unless it is due to not having enough to eat. It is very likely that it indicates that they are not feeling well, so mothers must pay attention to learning more parenting knowledge. Take better care of your baby so that they can grow up healthy.
