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Although you may be understandably distraught if Baby cries constantly, try to stand back and observe her body language and daily patterns to help you get to the root of the problem.

•A red, scrunched-up face denotes anger and frustration.

•Tense, drawn-up limbs might be associated with difficult birth and anxiety.

•Feel in the nape of the neck to check for a comfortable body temperature – clammy means too hot and comfortably warm means just right.

•If the abdomen feels like an ironing board, colic is likely.

•Notice if crying spells are at predictable times of day, as that calls for the tissue salt remedy Mag phos.

•If Baby possets or vomits forcefully, and, though generally well and gaining weight, seems to be in pain, the anti-spasmodic action of Mag phos may relieve crying very quickly.

•Tired cries are usually accompanied by pulling, rubbing or swiping of ears.

•Check the colour of hands and feet to ensure that no ribbons or tight garments are restricting blood flow.

•A strident cry is seldom associated with serious illness although certain types of colic and structural urinary tract problems may be accompanied by loud crying.

•Ill babies often whimper or cry more softly and pitifully, along with other signs of illness.

•A peevish, fretful, impatient and irritable cry might be part of a high-need child who is more difficult to satisfy, and homeopathic Chamomilla Tablets generally helps improve matters.

•A cry that is more highly pitched than you have become used to is sometimes indicative of an ear infection, so see your doctor if Baby seems ill. You can also use homeopathic EarCare or Chamomilla Tablets for earache and infection.

•Listen for a dry, raspy cry, which might indicate a sore throat, or a cry that ends with a bark-like cough, as this might be croup.