What amount of crying is normal?Watch our video discussion with Sam Saunders on your baby's cryingFor more videos on calming your baby's crying visit iMama.tv

Your newborn baby's cry is designed to bring an instant response. But deciding what your baby needs isn't always easy.The mothering instinct is a commonly-held belief that, as a mum, you'll understand exactly what your baby wants each time she cries

A is for... Average amount a baby criesAccording to studies, most newborns cry between one and 11 minutes per hour, with the average total duration of crying between two hours a day.B is for... Breath-holdingScary to witness but rarely harmful

In partnership with Infacol, we asked you to post your questions to midwife Nikki Khan about colic and crying. Here she reveals her solutions and suggestionsQ: My baby is now 18-months-old and has been diagnosed with colic basically since she

http://www.madeformums.com/cl.asp?cn=546The sound of your crying baby can be the most distressing thing for new mums. Here, we offer advice on knowing why your baby may be crying and how to soothe your little one, as well as tips from the experts

Join us on Wednesday 12 December between 12-1pm for a live webchat with Nikki Khan, dealing with colic and crying.Infant colic is a common condition affecting around 1 in 5 infants in the first few months of life. It’s often associated

It takes your crying baby's brain about five minutes to register and fully respond to a calming strategy - so try each of the following for five minutes before moving on to the next.Peace and quietIf your newborn is fussing and she is in a loud

You've waited all those months for your baby but now the joy that he's here is fast evaporating because he just won't stop crying. He can't yet tell you what's wrong and it can be exhausting and frustrating trying to work out what the problem is

"It's hard and plays on your emotions hearing your little one crying, but you have to be strong. My daughter is really good now but went through a stage of crying before bedtime and cried even more as I tried to put her down. I found in order

Eating steak, chicken and eggs in early pregnancy may help reduce the chances of having a crying, colicky baby, say scientists.What newly-pregnant mums-to-be eat in the important first trimester could have a positive effect on their baby