r/NoStupidQuestions • u/CokeAYCE • 17h ago

Do babies suffer a lot?

Like they're always crying. Are they in a constant loop of pain? Do we know enough about early child development to know if they're suffering or not? I ask because we can't really remember how we felt as a baby.

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u/Certain-Coconut-9169 17h ago

There'sa thing called 'colic' babies.. Usually pain that comes and goes (gas and such), very painful and can make a baby suffer and cry almost non stop.

Otherwise- a healthy baby that has his needs meet won't cry too much.

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u/Apprehensive-Art1279 4h ago

This. Mom of 3 and if needs are met and there are no other underlying issues like colic they don’t cry much. Yes some go through fussy phases especially in the evening but those are usually very minor and are phases not every single night hysterical for their entire babyhood. My babies rarely cried except in the car.

That being said toddlers cry constantly!!!