It's not always easy to tell why a baby is crying. But crying is a normal and healthy way for a baby to communicate. The health care provider carefully checked your baby and didn't find any problems. It's safe for you to care for your baby at home.

• Make sure your baby's diaper is clean.
• Feed your baby as directed by your health care provider.
• When your baby cries, you can try these things: 
  • Hold or walk with your baby.
  • Rock your baby gently.
  • Offer your baby a pacifier.
  • Gently rub your baby's back.
  • Sing or talk to your baby, or play soft music.
  • Swaddle your baby, making sure it isn't too tight. (But don't swaddle a baby who is starting to be able to roll over.)
• If you feel yourself getting stressed by your baby's crying: 
  • Put your baby in a safe place like a crib or bassinet and go into another room to take a 10-minute break.
  • Never shake your baby or cover their mouth to muffle the cries.

• Your baby cries longer than usual and cannot be soothed.
• Your baby's cry sounds different than usual.
• Your baby stops feeding well.

How much crying is normal? Newborns sleep a lot and do not cry very much. As they grow, they become more active. By 6 weeks of age, a baby might cry and fuss many times a day, even up to a total of 2–3 hours per day. As the baby gets older, the amount of crying slowly lessens.

Can you spoil a crying baby? No, babies are too young to be spoiled. Babies often communicate with crying to tell caregivers that they need attention. When a caregiver comforts a baby, it helps the baby feel secure. Holding, walking with, or rocking a crying baby is the right thing to do.