Irritability in Babies

Overview

Babies may be cute, playful and cuddly, but like adults, they are susceptible to mood swings. A baby who's happy one moment can easily grow irritable for a multitude of reasons. But knowing why babies become upset and how to soothe them can make parenting a much easier task.

Symptoms of Irritability

Irritable babies can display many symptoms. Some of the most common are crying and fussing, grumpiness and a generally poor attitude, according to online pregnancy and child-rearing expert Dr. Benjamin Spock. Irritated babies will often display these symptoms at select times, such as meals or bedtime.

Causes of Irritability

Determining what's making your baby upset can be a tough job, but there are a few common causes. Hunger is a major one, according to Spock. Babies will also get cranky if they have digestion or heartburn, or some

Seizures in Children Treatment

Although seizures have many known causes, for 3 out of 4 children, the cause remains unknown. In many of these cases, there is some family history of seizures. The remaining causes include infections such as meningitis, developmental problems such as cerebral palsy, head trauma, and many other less common causes. 

Seizures in Children Treatment

Self-Care at Home 

Your initial efforts should be directed first at protecting the child from additionally injuring himself or herself. 

• Help the child to lie down.
• Remove glasses or other harmful objects in the area.
• Do not try to put anything in the child's mouth. 
• In doing so, you may injure the child or yourself.