Baby Language

Baby Language
Most parents wish that their baby would grow up without crying. But remember that without crying your baby will not be able to communicate anything with you. Accept the fact that crying is a way of developing the baby language. Especially, in the first six months, babies cry to communicate their needs. As a parent, you cannot always tell, but many mothers in due course will be able to recognize their baby's needs from the type of cry. The most common reason for babies to cry is hunger. But there are many more common reasons for them to cry too. If your baby cries after a feed, do not jump to the conclusion that the feed was inadequate; instead look for probable reasons other than hunger. Babies cry to express their needs as they cannot communicate otherwise. Given below are the various reasons for which a child/baby cries. As a parent it is important to comprehend the baby language i.e. the reason of cry. Some common reasons are:

Hunger:
In the early part of their lives, babies may need to be fed at short intervals, sometimes in even less than two hours. Frequent feeding will help and over time your baby will space out his/her feeds.

Thirst:
Usually not seen in breast-fed babies, but can happen to bottle fed babies, more so in summer.

Diaper-change:
If the diapers are left on too long, it can cause painful and uncomfortable rashes. Frequent changing of diapers can prevent these troubles.

Too hot, too cold:
Since babies are unable to change their clothes or uncover themselves on their own, they will cry to let you know that they are uncomfortable. The proper way is to feel your baby's body. If it feels cool, add a blanket. If he/she is sweaty or hot, remove a layer of clothing.

Uncomfortable clothes or positioning:
Check to see if there is anything poking your baby like a price tag or a piece of Velcro. Change his/her clothes or give him/her some time being naked or swaddled in a warm blanket. Also, change his/her position of sleep. If he/she is lying on the back put him/her on his/her back.

Bowel movements:
Some babies will cry, scream and get pink in the face just before passing urine or bowel movement. Once they are done they will be okay.

Anxiety and fear:
Sudden movements and loud noises can trigger crying. Be gentle with your baby.

Boredom:
Babies who are bored cry to get your attention. Picking up your baby and interacting with him/her can put a quick end to the crying spell.

Tiredness:
Babies always don't know that they need to sleep when they're tired. It's your job to calm them down for naptime, not stimulate them. Sometimes you and your baby can get into a crying cycle. When babies cry, you get anxious and start panicking. Your baby senses this, feels uncomfortable and cries even more. If you find yourself getting into these cycles, talk to your doctor. A sick baby will cry, but will also have other symptoms of illness like runny nose, fever, tugging the ear or diarrhea. Generally a healthy baby will have a strong, loud cry. If your baby's cry becomes weak, contact your doctor right away. Crying is almost synonymous to baby language. A child primarily expresses it's emotions by crying, making sounds, laughing etc. In the initial stages, it is no cakewalk for a parent to comprehend their child's needs. But with passage of time, the message is communicated effectively and it is an important step in bonding between a parent and child.

A special needs child
A special needs child can be quite a challenge for many parents, mainly due to the unique individual needs that must be addressed. Depending on the severity of the child’s condition, things such as daily care and education can become quite involved, especially if the child is medically fragile as well. Of course, a special needs child can have any number of issues going on, or it could be just a case of debilitating asthma or a food allergy that requires the child to have special attention and accommodations made for him or her. Some special needs children may be on oxygen, in a wheelchair, or require regular medications throughout the day, and schools are required to make special accommodations available for these kids. Trained staff maybe require to provide proper care that a special needs child need while away from home.
They are a number of resources to help the parent of a special needs child, depending on the level of severity of the child’s issues. Some children may not be able to attend school for medical or psychological reasons, so therefore home schooling is a possible option for a special needs child. Consider a child with severe attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, behaviour problems, autism, or even a child with an auto-immune disorder who is susceptible to every type of germ imaginable. It is not appropriate or beneficial for these special needs children to be in a traditional school environment. If home schooling is not an option, there are a number of facilities that can provide the type of care needed. A number of support groups available both locally and online are available to parents that offer comfort, encouragement, and support serving as a great resource to the parents of a special needs child.
Respite care is very important. Parents of special needs children need a break once in a while, whether it be a trusted friend, neighbour, family member. There are many respite providers who are trained in caring for these children, including registered nurses that can come to the home if needed, to give parents a chance to rejuvenate themselves physically and emotionally from time to time. It is not easy being the parent of a special needs child, but there is a lot of information, resources, and support available to most of these parents. There are many professionals, such as social workers and public and private agencies all over the country that specialize in issues related to the care of a special needs child and the family as well.
There are help forums and information available on the internet. We would encourage parents of Special needs child to read and understand as much as they could which will help built-up the understanding with their child and this is extremely important in the long run.