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EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 20 MIN

3. Why Do Babies Cry?

from Smartie Pants and the Big Why · host stevenrobertson

This week on Smartie Pants and the Big Why, we investigate one of life’s loudest mysteries: why do babies cry?With help from Aelish (age 7), we dive into the chaos of tiny humans with very big feelings. Is it because sock-stealing gremlins are at work? Are tummy monsters pressing the panic button? Or are babies secretly setting off their own dramatic baby alarms for fun?Join us as we tumble into a lively discussion about babies, crying and what’s really going on when they’re trying to tell us something... even before they can talk.Perfect for curious kids aged 5–9 and their grown-ups who have definitely been woken up at 3am by a very loud little person.Got a big “Why?” from your own Smartie Pants?Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ and we might answer it in a future episode.Subscribe now to never miss an episode of Smartie Pants and the Big Why.

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