Self-care

Feeding, cuddling or offering something to suck may soothe a crying child. If crying causes frustration, let someone else take the baby or place the baby in a crib.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a health care professional right away for:

• Trouble breathing.

When to make a doctor's appointment

Make an appointment if there is:

• Depression in older children and adults.
• Unexplained crying in a child that doesn't stop after one day.
• Fever, vomiting or diarrhea.
• Rash.