I think this is a misnomer.
All babies cry sometimes.
They are not born with the ability to talk, so this is how they let us know that they need something.
They cry to let us know they are hungry. They cry to let us know they need a diaper. They cry when they are too hot or too cold. They cry when their onesie is scratchy.
New parents, be realistic with yourselves. Having had and raised as many children as I have, I can tell you this:
#1) All babies are different.
#2) All babies cry. (Yes, some cry more than others. Those with colic for example. But they ALL cry.)
#3) You may or may not be able to tell the difference in their cries. Don't think you are a horrible parent if you can't. You are mostly likely sleep deprived and it's not the end of the world if you can't.
#4) It's ok to admit that you don't know everything. That you are not sure of yourself. That you are exhausted. That you want nothing more than the time to take a hot shower and take a wash your hair without a baby needing you. You're human. You are not perfect.
Just remember, to that perfect little being that you bring home from the hospital, you are their world. And they love you just as you are.
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