Try these 10 tips to soothe a crying baby

Faced with a baby who cries endlessly, new mothers are often at a loss as to what to do. You may want to try the following methods, which may be helpful.

1. Swaddling

From a mother's perspective, swaddling is a tight wrapping that means restraint. But to a crying baby, the swaddle is like the mother's narrow womb, making him feel familiar and comfortable. Mothers may worry about the tightness of the swaddling clothes. The answer is: the baby should feel comfortable but not be able to twist his limbs freely.

2. White noise

Turn on the fan, place the cradle close to the dishwasher, turn on the low setting of the vacuum cleaner, or tune the radio to a channel with no signal. These methods can create continuous and uniform "white noise" to create a comfortable sound environment for the baby that simulates the sound in the womb.

Glossary:

White noise

White noise refers to a sound whose frequency is uniform throughout the audible range (0-20KHZ). It sounds like the sound of rain, or the sound of waves hitting rocks, or the rustling of leaves in the wind. It is a harmonious sound that can be used in clinical medical treatment and is very helpful in calming the emotions of newborn babies.

3. Pacifier

Sucking is a powerful instinct of babies. When your baby cries incessantly, you can try giving him a pacifier, which may help calm him down. At the same time, relevant medical research has also found that pacifiers can help prevent sudden infant death syndrome.

4. Take a spin

When babies are still in the womb, they are already accustomed to following their mother's movements, so you can soothe a crying baby or even coax him to sleep by simulating movement. You can put the baby in the swing, or put the cradle on the rocking chair, but the mother must remember not to leave! Driving the baby out for a ride is also quite effective, but the speed must be slow, and be careful not to drive while tired.

5. Massage

Don't overlook the soothing effects of massage on babies! Many babies enjoy skin-to-skin contact with their mothers. Babies who were massaged cried less and slept more soundly than those who were not massaged. So undress your baby and give him a massage, gently massaging his legs, arms, back, chest and face, which can also soothe your mood.

6. Carry your baby on your back

In many places, mothers spend most of their time carrying their babies on their backs or chests, freeing up their hands to work. You might try putting your baby in a sling. After satisfying his desire to snuggle up to you and getting enough warmth, he may stop crying. If you are lucky, he will fall asleep quietly as you move. A sling can also give your sore arms a break or give you time to grab yourself a sandwich.

7. Burping

When your baby cries, he or she takes in a lot of air, which can make him or her feel bloated and uncomfortable, and of course, make him or her cry even harder. At this time, the mother can try to gently pat the baby's back. The most common way is to hold the baby upright and rest his head on your shoulder. The baby will feel safe with the mother close to him. The only drawback is that he will drool a lot on your back. You can also let your baby lie face down on your lap, or support his chest and neck with one arm, let him sit on your lap, and then gently pat his back.

8. "Shh!"

Making a shushing sound in your baby's ear can help calm him. Many mothers worry about scaring their babies by the loudness of the "shush" sound, and try to "shush" as gently as possible. In fact, there is no need to be afraid. It is okay to "shush" a little louder, as it can cover the baby's crying so that he can hear it.

9. Change your posture

Some babies cry incessantly because of colic. If holding the baby with colic flat does not work, try changing the position and let the baby lie face down on the mother's legs, support his forehead with your forearm and put your hands under his belly. The pressure on his belly can help expel the gas in the stomach that makes the baby uncomfortable.

10. Take a break

It is very hard to take care of a baby day after day and night after night, especially for a baby with hernia. A new mother will definitely feel overwhelmed and begin to deny herself, feeling that she can't do it and become very frustrated. If the mother cannot coax the baby no matter what she does, she can take a break and temporarily leave the baby to the father or other family members. If there is no one to help, then be cruel and let the baby cry in the crib for a while. During this time, the mother can sort out her emotions and restore her patience.

If your baby continues to cry and you are really worried, take him to the doctor. Your pediatrician can give you some guidance and help you rule out some pathological factors. But there may be no particular reason, as some babies are just more prone to crying. So the next time you're worried about your baby crying, remember two things: it's not your fault, and your baby won't be like this forever.