This may give new parents some peace of mind. It may feel cruel to let a baby "cry it out," but a new study says it's OK. Doctors in Australia found that babies who "cried it out" or who had their ...

UPPSALA, Sweden — If you’ve ever wondered why your newborn seems hardwired to cry for hours while your friend’s baby settles easily, new research shows the answer might be in their DNA. A large twin ...

When you’re preparing to become a parent, you know that hearing your baby cry will be part of the experience. What you may not be ready for is hours and hours of crying that can’t be soothed in the ...

A newborn's first cry is a vital sign of a healthy transition to life outside the womb, signaling the lungs opening and the body's survival systems activating. This initial cry, distinct from adult ...