Dealing with a crying infant is most upsetting when you can't understand what your baby needs or can't make the crying stop. However, with observation, patience, and the experience of trying different things, you can learn a lot about what your baby is saying with his cries. Infants cry some of the time. Some infants cry very little while others cry a great deal. Some are easy to calm, while others can be more dificult to soothe.
Some babies cry very intensely while others whimper.
Babies cry when they are hungry or sick. They cry when they feel uncomfortable, like when they are wet or too hot or too cold. Babies cry if they are lonely, bored, or tired, and when they are in pain. You can learn to recognize many of these cries and give the baby prompt attention. Situations make it harder for you to understand what the baby is trying to tell you.