symptoms in infants and children
children s health issues
Crying
Crying is a way to communicate and is part of normal development. Often, identifying and meeting the infant’s need stops the crying. Crying typically decreases after infants are 3 months old. Less than 5% of crying is caused by a medical disorder. If parents are concerned about an infant’s crying, they can call a doctor, who can advise them about bringing the infant in for evaluation. Parents may need support when infants cry excessively for no apparent reason and cannot by soothed. 