Ten Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

Sometimes newborns and babies just can’t seem to sleep.
The following suggestions may work for your baby:

1. Place your baby on her back and gently move her/his legs as if he/she’s riding a bicycle. She/he may have gas pains and the movement can help.

2. Place the baby on her stomach on a warm (not hot) hot-water bottle. Massage his/her back slowly.

3. Play tapes of music your baby likes.

4. Vacuum the room your baby is in. The sound often soothes irritated babies.

5. Give the baby a warm bath.

6. Take the baby for a ride in her stroller – the fresh air and motion may help calm her/him. Or take her/him for a car ride.

7. Hold your baby close to your chest. Research shows skin-to-skin contact has a calming effect.

8. Wrap the baby snugly in a lightweight blanket.

9. Lay the baby on her stomach across your knees. Move your knees up and down.

10. Buy a mechanical swing for your baby.


MAHJUBAH II Vol.13 No.9 (124) Sept 1994