How many hours does the average baby cry during its first year?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes crying as a natural part of a baby’s day. From their complete and authoritative guide for infant care: “All babies cry, often without any apparent cause. Newborns routinely cry a total of one to four hours a day. … No mother can console her child every time he cries, so don’t expect to be a miracle worker with your baby. Pay close attention to your baby’s different cries and you’ll soon be able to tell when he needs to be picked up, consoled, or tended to, and when he is better off left alone.” During the first year (365 days), this comes out to 365-1460 total hours.
