Child Crying? No problem!
Whether at home or at day care crying is a physiological process in the life of a baby. All normal babies cry to communicate with others. Since they can't express their feelings in words crying is the only way for communication. If feeling uncomfortable in any way they simply cry. Normally babies cry in particular situations for example hunger, soiled diaper, too hot or cold, tight clothes, pain etc.
There are children who demand constant attention and, if not forthcoming, they cry. Habitual crying for absolutely no reason is also common. Crying, whether with or without cause is extremely distressing for parents or carers. Since the underlying reasons for sustained crying could be serious all efforts should be made to discover the cause. Here are some basic considerations when faced with a distressed child.
1, It is dangerous to shake the baby vigorously. 2, Tight clothes can cause irritation hence they should be removed. 3, If the room is hot put the fan on and open the windows. 4, If the diaper is wet remove it and after cleaning dry with a soft towel. 5, Pat her back or stroke her head slowly and let her here your soothing sound. 6, Offer breast milk. 7, If the climate is cold cover her with a soft blanket. 8, Rock her gently in your arms and walk slowly in the room. 9, Take a music making doll and let her listen. 10, Try a pacifier or help her for thumb sucking. 11, If no response change her position. 12, Walk outdors with her. 13, Put her on the cradle and rock gently. 14, If no response ask somebody else to carry the baby.
If even after all these steps the baby continues to cry check for the following; ( Probable cause is given after every sign)
1, Gently press on the child's tummy - if she writhes or resists you then she may have colic. 2, Pull her ear gently she may become worse or push your hands away:---Earache. 3, Check her temperature - if she has a fever she could have an infection. 4, Examine the skin from head to foot:--Eruptive disease,diaper rash,measles,vesicles,allergy etc. 5, Discharge from the nose - coryza. 6, Move the head gently to feel any neck stiffness:--Meningitis,head injury etc. 7, Listen to her chest for any labored breathing or rattling - An increase in mucus could indicate many illnesses e.g. bronchiolitis, asthamatic bronchitis, pneumonia etc. 8, Examine the anal orifice:--Anal erosion,rectal polyp,crawling of worms. 9, Check the genitalia - Any wounds or discharge. 10, In male baby see the testicles which may be swollen or tender:--Orchitis,torsion of testes. 11, Generally observe the body and it's movements for signs of vomiting, convulsions, labored breathing, rigors or cough.
If you see the above signs or any other abnormal signs consult your doctor for proper treatment.
Fiona Lohrenz is somewhat of an expert on child care having run her own day care for a decade. She writes about her experiences on her childcare website and shares even more on her 'Start a Day Care Business' DVD guide: Start A Day Care Business DVD You can find her at her website: ChildCareOnly.com
Published July 8th, 2008
Filed in Business, Home Business