Table of contents:
- How to soothe a crying and fussy baby?
- 1. Swing motion
- 2. The sound 'sshh'
- 3. Soft touch
- 4. Recognizing and adapting the environment around the baby
- 5. Another trick
- What if the baby cries while being breastfed?
All babies cry, even some babies cry very often. Crying is actually a baby language that we don't understand. When they cry, there must be something to say. Often times babies cry and fuss because they feel hungry, tired, cold or hot, bored, have wet diapers, or feel sick. So don't think badly because your baby is crying all the time, this is her way of letting you know they need something.
Trying to silence and calm a crying baby is a way for parents and babies to get to know each other. At least every baby cries approximately 1-4 hours a day. The more calm you are and less carried away by your baby's crying, the easier it will be for your baby to calm down. A mother who sees her baby crying will try to calm her down. But sometimes what mothers do actually makes babies cry louder. Then how to silence and soothe a crying and fussy baby?
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How to soothe a crying and fussy baby?
1. Swing motion
Babies like to move around when they are held. You can start by taking a sling and then making a swinging motion to soothe your baby. The louder the baby cries, the louder you have to rock it.
2. The sound 'sshh'
It turns out that calming the baby the way the mother makes the 'sshh' sound isn't just a hereditary habit. This 'sshh' sound can make babies calmer and more comfortable because it is similar to the sound when they are in the womb. Make sure the 'sshh' sound you make is louder than the baby's crying, so that the baby hears it.
3. Soft touch
Never underestimate the "power" of your touch in making the baby more comfortable. Of course the main step in calming a crying baby is touching it. Even so, it is not uncommon for babies to need more than just touch to make them comfortable, such as holding them, patting their back, or gently massaging them.
4. Recognizing and adapting the environment around the baby
Soothing a crying baby is one way to get closer to the baby. That way, you will try to find out what kind of environment makes them more comfortable and quiet, such as some babies like dark lights and some don't. Or maybe your baby prefers a quiet room atmosphere, but there are also babies who prefer the outdoors or crowds. Adjust your environment so that the baby is calmer and more comfortable.
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5. Another trick
There are several other ways you can make the baby calmer, such as:
- Bathing the baby with warm water
- Give him breast milk
- Holding a baby while singing or making a 'sshhh' sound
If the baby is crying continuously despite trying to be calmed and you see some strange signs or symptoms, then do not hesitate to contact the pediatrician. However, not all baby cries are a sign that they are experiencing pain, so don't be afraid and think negatively due to your baby's crying.
What if the baby cries while being breastfed?
It is not uncommon for babies to cry and seem restless when you are giving them milk or breast milk. If you are breastfeeding the baby, he may feel uncomfortable with your breastfeeding position, so the milk does not come out completely and he will feel hungry. Correct your breastfeeding position. Sometimes babies cry because of reflux symptoms or the food comes back up into the throat shortly after being fed. If this happens, get the baby checked by a doctor immediately.
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