Colic, reflux and normal newborn crying can look surprisingly similar, especially during difficult evenings and after feeds. Learn which patterns can help you tell them apart, what to observe and when your baby may need medical assessment.
Author Archives: Iuliana, Happy Tiny Chaos
I'm Iuliana, a mother of two and a general surgeon. I combine my medical training with the lived experience of motherhood to explore newborn behaviour and postpartum recovery.
Here you'll find realistic, evidence-informed guidance on newborn sleep, crying, feeding and early parenthood — without rigid schedules or pressure to be a perfect parent. My aim is to help parents understand what may be happening, find reliable information and feel less alone in the messy early days.
The information on this site is educational and does not replace individualised medical advice.
Signs Your Baby May Be in Pain: What Newborn Parents Should Look For
A newborn in pain may show more than just crying. Learn which changes in facial expression, body movements, feeding and alertness deserve attention, how to distinguish them from normal fussiness, and when to seek medical advice.
When to Call Your Doctor: A Practical Guide for Newborn Parents
Newborn crying is not always a sign that something is wrong, but changes in feeding, alertness, breathing or behaviour deserve attention. Learn which symptoms call for medical advice, which require urgent care and when to trust your instincts.
When Crying Isn’t Normal: Red Flags Every Newborn Parent Should Know
Newborn crying can be intense without signalling illness. Learn which changes in feeding, alertness, breathing, temperature and behaviour may point to something more serious, and which symptoms need prompt or urgent medical attention.
Why Walking Away for a Minute Can Be Okay
When a crying baby pushes you to your limit, taking a short break can be the safest thing to do. Learn how to recognise your own signs of overwhelm, put your baby down safely and return when you feel calmer.
Why You Can’t Always Stop Your Baby Crying
Sometimes a baby keeps crying even after you’ve checked every need and tried to soothe them. Understand why newborns can remain unsettled, how their developing nervous systems affect crying and why your comforting presence still matters.
Sometimes Babies Cry Despite Great Parenting
Even when your baby is fed, comfortable and lovingly cared for, crying may continue. Discover how newborn development, temperament and an immature nervous system influence crying, and why a baby who won’t settle doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
You’re Not Failing Because Your Baby Cries
A baby who cries despite being fed, changed and comforted is not proof of failed parenting. Understand how newborn development, temperament and immature self-regulation shape crying, and why being present matters even when you cannot make it stop.
Contact, Feeding or Sleep? What Your Newborn Probably Needs
Newborns don’t always cry for one obvious reason. Learn how to recognise hunger cues, tiredness and the need for physical contact, why rooting and sucking can mean more than hunger, and how to respond when these needs overlap.
Why Feeding Doesn’t Always Stop Crying: What Your Newborn May Actually Need
Feeding may satisfy hunger without settling every source of newborn distress. Explore why babies may keep crying after a feed, how sucking provides comfort, and when tiredness, overstimulation or feeding difficulties may be contributing.