Why do babies cry? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Sue Gerhardt

Every day, millions of internet users ask Google some of life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries

In the top 10 of unpleasant sounds, a crying baby ranks very high. It instantly activates a key part of your brain called the amygdala, which, among other things, acts as a sort of radar for emotional threats. So why would babies need to trigger this sort of urgent reaction? To get you to respond – and fast – to ensure their survival.

In the first few weeks, most babies cry for about two hours a day

Unfortunately, the way things go in these first few months does matter

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