When Your Baby Cries - And Why That’s a Good Thing

When your baby cries, they’re not “being difficult.” They’re talking — in the only way they know how.

Crying tells you what words can’t yet say: I’m hungry. I’m tired. I need you. And when you respond — even imperfectly — your baby learns the most important lesson: someone comes when I call.

This early pattern, called secure attachment, builds the foundation for emotional stability later in life. It teaches your baby that the world is predictable, that their needs matter, and that connection works.

So next time your baby cries, take a breath. You don’t have to fix everything immediately. Just being there is enough. Your presence is the comfort they need most.

Download the HiMommy app to learn how your baby communicates through sound, movement, and emotion — and how to respond with confidence.

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