The Dunstan Baby Language was established by an Australian opera singer, Priscilla Dunstan. By her accounts, Dunstan observed many babies and noted that they would make certain sounds before they cry or fuss. Her advice is to interpret these sounds before the crying becomes powerful.
Additionally, the Dunstan Baby Language also makes use of baby gestures, such as fist clenching, back arching, and head rotation.
Still, the Dunstan Baby Language is not the only technique in decoding your baby’s cries. A lot of baby experts have shared their insights on how to give meaning to a newborn’s fussing.
Here are the different types of crying according to the Dunstan Baby Language and other expert advice:
The “I’m Hungry” Cry
In the Dunstan Baby Language, you need to look for fist-clenching or listen carefully to the “Neh” sound before crying.
If you didn’t hear the sound and your newborn is already fussy, watch out for repetitive cries, like “wah wah wah.” Also, notice other gestures, such as sucking motions or “rooting around” for the breast.
Note that crying is already a late indication of hunger and babies might become too upset to eat. For this reason, calm them down first before attempting to breastfeed or bottle-feed them.
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