Soothing Your Crying Baby

Crying is one way babies tell us what they need. Sometimes babies cry a lot, and that can be really stressful. It's okay to say so.

Check the basics first

Does your baby need a diaper change, a feeding, or a burp? Are they tired or overstimulated?

Try movement and sound

Pick your baby up and gently rock or bounce. Sing or talk in a soothing voice. Any song works.

Change the scene

Many babies calm down near a window or outside. A pacifier can also help.

Take a break if you need to

If you feel stressed or like you might lose control, put your baby down in a safe place, like their crib, close the door, and breathe for a few minutes. You're still a good parent. Never shake a baby.

Wondering if something is causing the crying, like a food or formula sensitivity? Talk with your baby's doctor.

Source:

HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Soothing Your Crying Baby

Check the basics first

Try movement and sound

Change the scene

Take a break if you need to

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Soothing Your Crying Baby

Check the basics first

Try movement and sound

Change the scene

Take a break if you need to

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower mothers of young children through personalized text-based mentorship to foster maternal and infant mental health. We believe that by supporting moms, we create a stronger foundation for families and communities, ensuring a brighter future for both parent and child.

Help Us Help More Moms

Our mission is to empower mothers of young children through personalized text-based mentorship to foster maternal and infant mental health.

We believe that by supporting moms, we create a stronger foundation for families and communities, ensuring a brighter future for both parent and child.