i believe that infants do have certain cries and are trying to tell us something. does anyone know the 5 things that the infants are trying to tell us when they cry. the key is to listen to the certain cry before they go into a full cry. i have a granddaughter that is 2 weeks old and would love to know this information. can anyone help?? or does anyone have any suggestions? i guess we will learn more after the show.

Patricia Dunstan is the farthest thing from being a genius and breaking through with "the secret language of babies." She is only genius for taking common sense and capitalizing from it. Being a first time mother myself to a 3 month old, motherhood is a constant learning experience but it didn't take much to realize that certain cries meant certain things. When did listening to your baby's cries and realizing what he or she needed or wanted become such a break though? Did the women on the show grow up in a cave?! Babies communicate through crying so how can you not catch on to the fact that your baby will cry with a certain tone, or as Patricia Dunstan calls it "words," a certain way when he or she needs something? I don't even watch TV all that much because I would rather be playing with my baby and spending time bonding with him but I got a phone call about this show segment and had to watch it. I'm sorry I did because it made me more annoyed than anything. Maybe more people should be spending quality time to become attuned to their baby's needs than watching this rubbish. Now I can't believe I wasted my time posting this message!

My daughter Chloe (now 2 yrs old) actually used a different language than the one Patricia discovered. I started hearing Chloe's language within the first couple of weeks after she was born (and most friends and family members thought I was crazy for thinking it existed). Chloe's language was: LAH = I'm hungry; LUH = I need a diaper change; LAY = I'm uncomfortable; LEE = I don't feel well/sick; LEH = Hold/snuggle me. As she got a few months older, she started putting sentences together, such as: "Lee-lay-leh" -- which meant, of course: "I don't feel well. Hold me."

Hi. I also caught the tail end of this story. Of the five "words," the only one I actually caught was "Eh" (means "burp"). Would someone please do the honors of sharing the other four? Thank you!

one of those was discomfort ... u didnt put tht .... but i do agree as well, they even told us in the hospital (and my mom told me as well) tht after time goes on youll start to understand her cries and what she wants, even my older sister picked up on my little sisters cries .... its just a matter of taking time

You should feel good that you are that in tune with your baby! Unfortunately not everyone can, is or has the ability. Some who are working mothers and fathers and maybe just those who do not focus very well probably have trouble reading their babies. I think the show was great! Anyone taking the time to better the lives of their children are well respected in my book. It is not easy, speaking as a mother of two boys. It takes a lot of time to understand your children. I think the dvd would be great for those who have minimal patience or the ability to be with their children full time. I was disappointed when trying to order the set for a friend who is due to have a baby and they would not ship to my area? I am confused and wondering if they only ship to larger cities.

You are exactly right! Babies cry so they can tell us or ask us something. I dont know the exact 5 things the show may mention today. However, I am 26 years old, a mother of 3 and have a degree in child development. Just from hands on experience babies try to tell us that they are 1. hungry 2. tired 3. have a wet/dirty diaper (or it's too tight on my tummy) 4. need to go to the bathroom and cant 5. need to snuggle or are need space 6. I'm too hot/cold 6. It's too niosy 7. I'm overly stimulated 8. I have a gas bubble (put pressure on my tummy). That may seem silly but when a baby gets fussy and you run through this quick list, I promise it will be one of these factors. Babies usually (unless they have colic) only cry when they are not content. Humming is a wonderful thing too. When a baby is fussing and they hear a soft hum and a slow rock or bounce it is very comforting to them. Especially because the minute the caregiver gets frustrated or overwhelmed...the baby will sense it immediately. Sometimes it isnt easy to have patience 24 hours a day...I just try to tell my husband.."they have only been on this planet for a VERY short time"

Congratulations on your grandaughter; children are a true blessing to humankind! Best wishes to you and your family on this new journey!!