Deciphering a baby’s cries down to experience, research finds

Study finds parents with young children decode babies' cries better than adults with no childcare skills

If the wails of your newborn baby leave you baffled as to what is wrong, just give it time. Deciphering a baby's cries is all down to experience, new research suggests.

Being able to tell whether a baby is in pain is vital information for new parents and caregivers. But rather than being an innate skill adults can rely on, understanding the difference between cries of pain and mild discomfort comes with experience.