Why Is My Newborn Crying? Why Is My Newborn Crying? Cry Duration Short (<5 mins) Medium (5–15 mins) Long (>15 mins) Time of Crying Morning Afternoon Evening Night Last Feeding Time <1 hr ago 1–2 hrs ago >2 hrs ago Diaper Wet/Dirty? Yes No Body Temperature Normal Warm Cool Cry Type High-pitched Rhythmic Whining Sudden Loud Continuous Sleep in Last 2 Hrs Slept well Short nap No sleep Any Physical Signs? (optional) Gas Pulling legs Teething Rashes Arching back Hard belly None Baby Age (in months) Check Reason