Crying Diary
If your child cries a lot, please collect the following
information before you make an initial or follow-up
appointment. This information may be very helpful in
reaching a correct diagnosis.
Date:
Crying
Time of onset:
Time Since Feeding/Sleeping
Minutes since last feeding:
Minutes since last sleep:
Crying Duration
Total minutes:
What quieted your baby?*
* Options for quieting your baby: holding, gentle movement,
massage, front carrier, swing, turn on peaceful music,
turn off TV or radio, remove or add layers of clothing,
change diaper, pacifier, warm bath, babysitter, feeding,
putting in crib, etc.
Sleep
Time when started sleeping:
Total sleep time:
Written by B.D. Schmitt, M.D., author of "Your Child's Health," Bantam Books.
This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to
change as new health information becomes available. The
information is intended to inform and educate and is not a
replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or
treatment by a healthcare professional.
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