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Newborn babies cry for the same reason that any child cries – they want attention and they want it fast. Crying is the only form of communication at the disposal of a newborn baby. As baby learns that the crying will illicit the appropriate response from the caregivers, you can rest assured that baby will use it to their full advantage.
However persistent crying should not be taken lightly. It may be an indication that the infant is in distress, possibly due to a serious medical condition.
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