Q. When my baby cries, there are no tears. Is this normal?
It is probably normal, especially if she has no other symptoms.Newborns start making tears when they are about two weeks old, but often it is just enough to keep their eyes moist. However, it is not enough to make real tears that you can see when they cry. Infants often don't develop real tears that you can see until they are much older and about seven or eight months old.
If your baby truly wasn't making any tears, then she would likely have other symptoms, including that her eyes would be very red, dry, and irritated.
For more information:
Infants, Tears and Crying
