Understanding Baby Cries: A Translator
BabyThe five sounds that tell you what your newborn actually needs.
Sarah MansourParenting Coach
March 30, 20266 min read
Every cry has a meaning — you just have to listen for the pattern.
The Dunstan five
Neh = hungry, Owh = sleepy, Heh = discomfort, Eair = lower gas, Eh = burp. Most babies use these sounds clearly in the first 3 months.
Trust your ears — within a week you will know your baby's signature.
