The theory, which claims to work best with babies 3 months old or younger, says there are five universal sounds that babies make right before they start to cry, getting louder as they go. The sounds, ...

Having a newborn can be hard enough as it is. But not knowing what they want when they cry can make life so much harder. Luckily, this mom shared how you can know exactly what your baby needs. It ...

When a human baby is born, its first cry is a normal sign of good health. Having never taken a breath before, the baby signals its first inhalation and exhalation—in the form of a screech. How do ...

Nile crocodiles react to the cries of infants from species such as bonobos, chimpanzees, and humans. New research shows that crocodiles also seem to distinguish levels of distress in cries. The ...

Several techniques may help calm a fussy or crying baby. Swaddling, gently swinging, or making soothing sounds may help settle a baby and reduce stress for caregivers. People may need to practice each ...

Mark Naida’s “If a Parish Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying” (Houses of Worship, Feb. 16) reminds me of Mass on Christmas Day, when babies cried and screamed for nearly the entire liturgy. At one point, I ...