How to Soothe a Crying Newborn

With these simple steps you should be able to soothe your newborn

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 1. Make sure the diaper is clean and dry, and also check for diaper rash. A great item to clear up diaper rash quick is bag balm. It comes in a green container and is located in the hand lotion department of Walgreen’s. This is where I got it. My parents used it on me and after trial and error with diaper rash ointments I found this was the only thing to clear it up.

2. 2. Make sure the baby is not hungry. Even if you just fed them, try to give them another ounce or so to check. Just like adults, sometimes babies get hungry again right away. While you do not always want to do this, once in awhile is ok. If they are hungry a lot more often then they should then it may be time for rice cereal.

3. 3. Maybe they are tired. Try a pacifier to soothe them to sleep. It is natural that babies have a need to suck. It soothes them to suck on the pacifier. Just a hint, if you have a pacifier they won’t suck on try a few different styles. My baby likes the one that is similar to a bottle nipple. Soothie brand. She will not take any other brand

4. 4. Sometimes babies do get bored. Sounds crazy I know but they need entertainment also. Instead of putting, them in front of a toy and leaving get down on the floor with them and talk to them. Play peek-a-boo or just sing to them.

5. 5. Put them in a swing. Sometimes they just need this swinging motion in order to relax and fall asleep. It may take a while but let them relax and swing. You can even give them their pacifier in the swing to compliment it.

6. 6. Babies love to be held. Put the baby close to your heart so they can hear the beat they have been so accustom to and the rhythm could relax them

7. 7. Newborn babies love to be swaddled. Swaddle them with a blanket and rock them gently until they go to sleep.

8. 8. Make sure to put them in a quiet room. Sometimes all my daughter wants is to go in a quiet room and fall asleep with no noise.

Tips & Warnings

• Most importantly, stay calm yourself and never harm the baby. The more frustrated you get the more they are going to cry. If you need a brake and cant take the crying anymore put them in a room and shut the door. Give yourself a few minutes to calm down then go back and try other methods. Never yell at your baby, hit your baby, or shake your baby as all these will make the situations worse.