‘Cry analyser’ may signal future health problems in babies

From soft, coo-like whimpers to heartbreaking sobs, a baby’s cries can evoke strong emotions, and yet the reasons for crying can remain mysterious.

However, now, a new tool for analysing the sound of a baby’s cry could provide clues to crying patterns that might signal health problems.

The cry analyser, developed by researchers at Brown University in the US, can perceive slight variations in cries that a human ear can’t detect. These variations could be used to identify neurological problems or developmental disorders.