Why does baby wake up crying? Most often, a baby wakes up crying to eat, because they are wet or dirty, or to have their sleep association recreated (such as replacing a pacifier). But, what does it mean when your baby wakes up crying from a nap, or in the morning when they are "done" sleeping? In this blog post, I'll provide information and tips for when your baby wakes up crying. Baby Crying Between Sleep Cycles Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a definitive reason as to