Why Does My Baby…Google Releases 2023's Trending Searches

You can read all the guidebooks, go to all the classes and ask for all of the advice and still find yourself rushing to Google with dozens of questions about baby every day. As a part of its Year in Search recap, the search engine giant has released data on some of the most popular searches from this year—including the ones related to those oh-so-confusing parenting questions.

The top searches for ‘why does my baby…’ in 2023

1. Why does my baby stick its tongue out?
2. Why does my baby sounds congested but no mucus?
3. Why does my baby cry for no reason?
4. Why does my baby keep getting hiccups?
5. Why does my baby spit up after every feeding?
6. Why does my baby sweat so much from the head?
7. Why does my baby cry while eating?
8. Why does my baby jump in her sleep?
9. Why does my baby have diarrhea?
10. Why does my baby spit up hours after eating?

Many parents will get a chuckle out of a few of the questions, which feature the default addition of “so much.” Yes, maybe we expected baby to cry or grunt or spit—but this much? Surely, there must be something someone isn’t telling me! Many of the other searches also point to the growing pains around eating, crying and breathing. The “holy trinity” of anxiety that can occasionally feel all consuming.

In hopes of easing your mind and keeping you from typing yet another question into your search bar, consider some of the articles below to help you find some of the fact-checked, doctor-approved knowledge you need.

Answers to your top searches for ‘why does my baby…’ in 2022.

1. Why does my baby stick its tongue out? The Tongue Thrust Reflex and Starting Solid Foods
2. Why does my baby sounds congested but no mucus? Everything to Know About Newborn and Baby Congestion
3. Why does my baby cry for no reason? 11 Reasons Why Babies Cry—And How to Soothe Their Tears
4. Why does my baby keep getting hiccups? Why Babies Get Hiccups (and How to Get Rid of Them)
5. Why does my baby spit up after every feeding? Why Baby Spits Up
6. Why does my baby sweat so much from the head? Why Baby May Sweat in Their First Month
7. Why does my baby cry while eating? 11 Reasons Why Babies Cry—And How to Soothe Their Tears
8. Why does my baby jump in her sleep? Baby Sleep Myths Busted
9. Why does my baby have diarrhea? Why Baby Has Diarrhea
10. Why does my baby spit up hours after eating?Why Baby Spits Up

Remember that despite all the Googling and articles available, you should always turn to your doctor with questions about baby. If you’re worried, it never hurts to pick up the phone and chat with your pediatrician.

Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.