Is it normal for a one year old to cry every night no reason?

No, it is not normal for a one year old to cry every night without a reason. While infants and toddlers may wake up crying during the night due to separation anxiety, gas, pain, a dirty diaper, hunger, over-stimulation, etc., inconsolable crying every night for long periods without any discernible reason would be unusual and concerning, and potentially indicative of an underlying medical problem or distress.

If your one year old is experiencing crying spells every night for an extended period or seems otherwise unwell or in distress, we recommend seeking medical advice or speaking to a parenting professional or child specialist They can help you figure out if the is a health issues that contributing to crying or if behavior adjustments or interventions to improve and provide comfort at night.