Why Babies Cry at Night: Causes & Gentle Pediatric TCM Massage to Help Sleep
15/01/2026
When the house is quiet at night but your baby keeps crying uncontrollably, it can leave parents worried and exhausted. Night crying is often not simple fussiness — it is your baby’s way of signaling discomfort. By understanding both physiological and pathological causes, caregivers can respond more effectively and help restore healthy sleep rhythms.
Common physiological causes include digestive discomfort, unmet needs, lack of security, teething, or irregular daytime sleep. Pathological causes may involve infections, acute abdominal conditions, allergies, or neurological concerns and require medical attention.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, night crying relates to immature organ function, fright, or emotional unrest. Gentle pediatric Tuina techniques — such as Xiao Tian Xin rubbing and Qing Xin Jing stroking — can calm the mind, regulate digestion, stabilize mood, and promote better sleep while strengthening parent-child bonding.
If night crying is persistent or accompanied by fever, vomiting, inconsolability, or lethargy, seek professional medical evaluation promptly.
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