A BABY'S CRY

Of all the infant emotions, crying is considered the most important. Through different types of cries, infants are capable of communication. There are at least three different types of cries, each being different in their pattern and significance.

Source: LIfe-Span Development. Seventh edition. John W. Santrock

Basic Cry

Anger Cry

Pain Cry

Most mothers claim that they can identify each of these different types of cries and know what their infants are trying to communicate.

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