It's normal for healthy babies to cry, often for hours at a time. A baby's cry typically increases around two weeks old and peaks around two months old. Experts from UC Davis Children's Hospital offer tips to calm a crying baby and advice for parents and caregivers who may be frustrated with constant crying. They also explain the dangers of Shaken Baby Syndrome. This video is for informational and educational purposes only. For specific questions or concerns, please call 911 or your medical provider. This video was made possible by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Additional resources:
Infant safe sleep practices:    • Infant Safe Sleep Practices  A Quick...  
How to perform CPR on a baby:    • How to Perform CPR on a Baby  A Quic...  
How to use a bulb syringe or NoseFrida:    • How to Use a Bulb Syringe or NoseFrid...  
Kids Considered podcast episode on soothing a fussy baby:    • Soothing Your Fussy Baby  



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0:00 Crying is completely normal
0:23 When do babies cry the most?
0:48 What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?
1:50 What causes babies to cry?
2:02 Tips to calm a crying baby
2:17 What to do when you feel overwhelmed
3:03 Effects of abusive head trauma

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