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January 09, 2002



		Dear Dr. Jana, Hi. We are trying to train our seven-month-old son to sleep by himself, but it's been just as hard on us listening to him crying. Might his frequent crying cause him any harm? And could the tear drops entering his ears cause ear infection? Dear First-Time Mom, I can definitely relate to your situation because I also find it very difficult to hear my own baby cry at night. However, I can assure you that frequent crying does not harm babies who are raised in a warm and caring environment. By the tone of your question, it seems clear that your son is fortunate to... See Full Reply

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It's never easy to listen to a baby cry, especially when you're not sure of the source of her displeasure. Hunger, fatigue, and wet diapers are common culprits, but it's important to pay attention to signs that your baby's cries are due to a more serious reason. As your infant gets older, you will find yourself an expert on deciphering the different meanings of her cries, as well as her gestures, smiles, and coos. Make sure that you share your new insights on the drSpock.com message boards and look for our articles on crying, treatments for colic, and early emotional development.

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	AUTHOR: deckbabe SUBJECT: CONSTIPATION IN INFANT DATE: December 30, 2001
My son is 5 months and he has had problems since going on to solids. I give him plenty of water and apple juice. Can anyone give me any suggestions join the discussion

THIS WEEK'S TIP

Even if your young baby seems to cry a lot these days, take heart. As he grows older, crying is sure to become less of a problem as you become more adept at interpreting the meaning of his various cries and better able to anticipate his needs, and your child begins to develop other ways of communicating.

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