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Crying

October 3, 2025
Topic

Feeding, cuddling or offering something to suck may soothe a crying child. If crying causes frustration, let someone else take the baby or place the baby in a crib.

See a health care professional right away for:

  • Trouble breathing.

Make an appointment if there is:

  • Depression in older children and adults.
  • Unexplained crying in a child that doesn't stop after one day.
  • Fever, vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Rash.