The reasons why babies cry are understandable - hungry, wet, tired, afraid -- but knowing how to soothe a crying baby may not be an easy task for every parent to handle. Babies are small helpless people in a world that can be overwhelming and sometimes scary to a little person.Crying is just one way the baby can communicate how she feels. Perhaps it's time for a change or feeding, or maybe the baby just wants your attention. Knowing a few simple ways to soothe a crying baby will make mom and dad feel more comfortable and less stressed about their baby's cry.
Change the Diaper and CuddleWhen a baby feels wetness from her diaper, she squirms and cries from the discomfort. Immediately change her diaper, pick her up, cuddle her and gently rock the baby to calm her down. The baby will feel refreshed from the diaper change. And she will soon calm down as you hold her close and she listens to your breathing and heartbeat.
The Baby is Hungry
Babies cry when they are hungry. It doesn't take a long time for their small digestive systems to digest milk and baby food, and their fast-growing bodies quickly burn calories. So when an hour or so has passed since the baby's last feeding, it may be time for the next one.The food satisfies the baby's hunger, and nursing or bottle feeding prevents her from crying. So feeding your baby is a way to soothe her hunger cries.
A Cranky Baby Fighting Sleep
Babies are curious, sometimes too curious that they'll fight fatigue just to stay awake and not miss something catchy. But the longer the baby stays awake, the more tired she becomes, and then she cries. The best way to soothe the baby when she's very cranky is to gradually move her away from what stimulates her, change her, feed her and take her to a room with softened lights. Talk to her in a soft tone as you rock her to sleep. Have a toy or two on hand to distract her if she's still active. But once the baby calms down, cover her with a comfortable, soft blanket, and do not put her down until she's fast asleep.
Parents naturally communicate with their babies and learn what their babies need. When a baby cries, mom and dad look for the problem, fix it, and then work to soothe the baby back to a calm state. This attention helps the baby handle her emotions and feelings, and as she grows, she will learn how to express herself in new ways.
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