Can there be more than 1 reason why your infant is crying?
The answer is a big resounding YES!! There can definitely be more than one reason why your infant is crying at the same time. Babies often experience multiple needs or discomforts simultaneously. For example, your baby might be hungry and tired, or have a wet diaper and also want to be held. Sometimes, a baby may start crying for one reason (like hunger), and if the need isn’t met quickly, they can become overtired or overstimulated, adding to their distress.
It’s common for parents to need to check several possibilities before finding what soothes their baby. Responding with patience and trying different comforting strategies can help you figure out what your baby needs in the moment. When I used a baby cry decoder, it actually accurately showed more than 1 reason! Mainly tired but also a bit of belly pain! It was a real breakthrough for me and other new parents as we no longer cross our fingers and hope we get the right reason to soothe our baby's crying!
