Crying, Age 3 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you concerned that your child's crying is causing you to feel like you may lose control and hurt your child?
See significance of a child's crying and possible abuse if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's crying.
Note: If you think your child has been abused, it is your responsibility to call your health professional or contact the National Child Abuse Hotline and Referral Service at 1-800-422-4453.
Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Is your child's crying causing you to feel that you may lose control and injure your child, and you cannot find someone to take care of your child for you?
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your behavior may be the cause of your child's crying?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: March 15, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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