Different Types of Baby Cries that Every Parent Must Know

Learn to distinguish the different cries to address your baby’s needs better.

Judith Uusi-Hakimo
4 min readOct 30, 2022

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A baby crying carried by a mother wearing a mustard pullover.
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Whether you are a new or an experienced parent/s, addressing your baby’s needs can be very stressful at times, especially when they cry so hard that they sometimes turn blue.

Panic no more!

Here are helpful tips and information to make your parenthood journey smooth sailing.

Babies cry for many reasons — it’s their means of communication. Thus, it’s crucial to understand that babies communicate through crying, and distinguishing the type of cry can help you provide your baby with the best care possible.

By understanding and responding appropriately to your baby’s cries, you can address their immediate needs and establish healthy communication patterns for the future.

It is vital to remember that crying is a normal part of infant development, and all babies cry — the key is to understand why they are crying.

This article will discuss the different types of cries and what each one means.

#1- NEEDS CRY

The first type of cry to be aware of is the primary or “needs” cry. This cry typically sounds like a…

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Judith Uusi-Hakimo

A Nurse by profession. A mother of three and a wife of one. A storyteller and an aspiring writer.