How to Comfort a Newborn Baby
Taking care of a newborn baby requires a lot of your attention and care. Instead of sleeping through the night, you may wake up several times to your baby crying. Your baby may be crying for several different reasons: she may be hungry, tired, sick or simply need to be held. One of the things you must learn as a parent is how to comfort your baby when she cries.
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Hold your baby. Gently rocking your baby in your arms or rubbing his head can comfort him when he is crying. According to Dana Dubinsky of Baby Center, babies like to feel close to their parents, hearing their voices and seeing their faces.
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Check to see if your baby's diaper needs to be changed. A dirty diaper can cause discomfort in some babies.
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Burp your baby. Sometimes babies swallow too much air after a feeding and need to burped to release the air in their stomachs. KidsHealth.org recommends gently patting your baby on the back and putting a bib under her chin.
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Notice when your baby shows signs of hunger. According to Dana Dubinsky of Baby Center, babies may smack their lips, fuss or put their hands on their mouths when they are hungry.
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Go into a quiet room with your baby. Newborn babies can easily be overwhelmed with the world around them and may need a break. Help him relax by turning on soothing music or a fan.
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Put your baby to sleep. MayoClinic.com states that newborn babies need 16 hours of sleep per day. When babies do not receive adequate rest, they may become cranky.
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Talk to your doctor if your baby continues to cry. If she cries more than three hours a day, three days a week for more than three weeks, she may be a colicky baby, according to MayoClinic.com. Your doctor can make sure your baby does not have any health problems and suggest ways to deal with her constant crying.
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