In Mastering crying problems – Part I: Practical tips for dealing with your baby, we explain what you can do if your baby cries excessively and also what you should not do. Many parents benefit from professional support when their child cries a lot. Below you will find situations or reasons in which it is recommended to seek professional help.

You should seek professional help:

• If the crying does not improve at all after the 3rd month of life.
• If your child has problems with sleeping or feeding at the same time.
• If you have the feeling that your relationship with your child is suffering.
• If you are worried about whether your child’s development is normal.
• If everything is getting too much for you and you don’t know how to deal with the crying.
• When you get angry with your child and are close to hurt him or her to keep them quiet. For acute crisis situations, you will find an emergency plan with emergency contacts in the menu item Emergency & Help.
• If you have no more energy and feel sad all the time.
• If you no longer enjoy anything, you often cry or feel irritable.
• If you would prefer not to live at all. In this case, please seek assistance immediately. In the Emergency & Help section, you can find emergency numbers.

In the Emergency & Help section, you can find a list of suitable professional counseling centers in your area.