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A fussy, little one?

A baby cries for an average of two hours per day during the first three months. This is completely normal – crying is the baby's way of communicating what it needs. Crying is therefore not bad or dangerous, but a form of communication that helps you as a parent to do things that are good for your baby and that they need, such as a new nappy or a meal (even though you have just fed them...). But sometimes your baby may cry more than usual. This may be because they are extra hungry for a few days, or because something else is bothering them. A small baby can also easily become overstimulated and then needs help to calm down, perhaps needing even more closeness and security. Skin-to-skin contact is still a great trick for calming sad little ones. But if that doesn't work and your baby is crying more than usual, talk to your child health centre, who can help you figure out what the problem might be. You may suspect colic when your baby cries for at least three hours a day for at least three days a week (for a period of at least three weeks).

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Never getting any sleep...

After a few weeks of sleep deprivation and all the emotional stress that comes with becoming a parent, it is not unusual to experience a dip in your mood. Being completely exhausted can be quite a shocking experience if you have not experienced it before in your life. The combination of not having the energy to do anything and at the same time having the most important task ever can feel extremely stressful – sometimes you may even start to doubt whether you will be able to cope with parenthood at all. But you will! Temporary sleep deprivation can be remedied and is not dangerous, even if it may feel like the worst thing you have ever experienced at the time. If possible, try to get a few hours of uninterrupted sleep at a time for a period. The baby will be fine with another adult for a while. If there are two parents, it may be wise to make a plan for the nights. For many people, it works to arrange for one person to take the baby at night and the other to get up with the baby early in the morning so that the night parent can sleep for a few hours. Another helpful thing can be to try to sleep with the baby when they sleep, but for many people it can still be difficult to wind down during the day. If your baby sleeps well at night but you still lie awake and cannot sleep, you may need help with your own sleep. It is just as important as your child's sleep, so discuss it with your child health centre or call your health centre for support and help.

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