A baby's first cry is not just sound it is survival. Science explains why crying comes before smiling or laughter in newborns.

A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the body's survival systems ac ...

When a baby is born, one of the first signs that doctors, nurses, and even family members look out for is the unmistakable sound of the baby’s first cry. While it may seem like a simple, instinctive ...

When your baby is crying, it feels nearly instinctual to stand up to rock, sway and soothe them. That’s because standing up to calm babies is instinctual—driven by centuries of positive feedback from ...

When you’re preparing to become a parent, you know that hearing your baby cry will be part of the experience. What you may not be ready for is hours and hours of crying that can’t be soothed in the ...

A recent viral video showing a mom calming her crying baby with a simple trick has captured the internet’s (and exhausted parents’) attention this week. In the clip, the mom uses the hack to soothe ...

Celine Brewer still remembers the glares when she got on a flight with her baby boy. The people in front of her demanded new seats right away - and then the baby started to cry before the plane even ...

Will we ever stop debating whether babies should be allowed to exist in public spaces? No one likes hearing babies cry—not even their parents. But babies cry. It’s a fact of life. And when you are a ...