Baby Crying Without Tears

by Danielle
(PA)

My baby cries but no tears appear; what is wrong?







Baby Help Line Response:

Hi Danielle!

How old is your baby? Although babies do produce tears right from the start, the quantities are so small in the beginning that they go unnoticed. It can actually take several months before a baby cries with "real" tears.

Unless your baby has other problems with his/her eyes for example if they are very red, dry or seem to be infected, this is not something to worry about.

Hope this helps!

/Paula






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