Some babies may suddenly start crying at night around 5 months old, after they have started to sleep through the night… For mothers who are tired from childcare and want to get some good sleep, being woken up in the middle of the night is a pain. Here we have compiled a list of the causes of night crying and the main ways to deal with it, so please use it as a reference.
Causes of night crying in babies aged 5 to 6 months
Although there are individual differences when night crying begins, it is generally said to start around 5 months of age. We often hear stories of families becoming mentally exhausted when their baby does not stop crying even after trying to alleviate hunger, thirst, or discomfort in diapers. The exact
cause of night crying is unknown, but it is said that stimuli such as going to unfamiliar places during the day or having visitors can trigger night crying.
So, how should we deal with night crying?
How to deal with night crying in babies aged 5 to 6 months
To deal with night crying, first pat the baby’s back gently to wake it up. If the baby still continues to cry, pick it up while sitting and rock it gently while patting its back.
Most babies will come to their senses and stop crying if you raise them up. If the baby still continues to cry, stand up and hold them. Then try walking around the room a bit. In many cases, when a baby wakes up from a dream and realizes that they are being held by their mother, they will feel relieved and stop crying.
Also, if the mother or father gets annoyed because the baby won’t stop crying, the baby may sense this and cry even more, so if you try to be more lenient, the baby may stop crying mysteriously.
Also, although this is not a solution for crying at night, getting your baby to exercise during the day will often help them sleep better from tiredness. It may be a good idea to let your baby play to their heart’s content in a kids’ room or other facility every once in a while.
Also, try to turn off the TV about an hour before bedtime and keep the room as dark as possible with indirect lighting. It’s also a good idea for mothers to relax in bed and read picture books to soothe their babies.
It’s all up to the mother to use her imagination!
The cause of night crying has not been clearly identified, but it is said to be a stage in growth that everyone goes through.
Of course, there are individual differences, but once this period passes, night crying will naturally stop. It may be important to face your baby with an open-minded attitude, thinking that it will only be for a while.
Each baby has a different personality, so it is important to try out different methods of dealing with the baby that suit them.
