The vibrating motion of a washing machine or dryer has saved the sanity of many a frustrated parent. Place baby in an infant seat , put it on top of the appliance, and hold on to it firmly so the seat stays in place. Take a drive. The smooth, consistent motion of a car or stroller ride lulls many fussy babies to sleep. Recruit dad to help. According to many moms, dad is king when it comes to soothing.
Maybe it's because his strong arms can rock her more quickly. Maybe it's because he swaddles her more tightly. Or maybe he's just bigger and warmer. But who cares what the reason is? Get him to help and give yourself a break.
A womb is not a roomy piece of real estate. Your baby is used to being packed closely in a warm, cozy environment. Emulating it stops tears and makes her feel secure. Swaddle her in a blanket. Wrapping Baby cozily in a thin, lightweight blanket with her arms across her chest has a wonderful calming effect. Swaddled babies often sleep longer and more soundly, too.
Try kangaroo care. This technique is especially good for preemies. Undress baby, lie down, place her against your naked skin, and cover both of you with a warm, soft blanket. Strap on a sling. It's not surprising that the warm, dark, close comfort of a baby sling is a surefire soother. An added bonus: You can breastfeed anywhere undercover.
A pregnant belly is not the serene sanctuary you might imagine. Your baby can hear the pounding of your heart, the rush of your blood, and the gurgling of your stomach. For some newborns, silence isn't golden. Tackle your vacuuming chores.
Some kids are calmed by the jarring combination of noise and vibration. Make a "shush" sound. Your shushing sound mimics what baby heard in the womb. Say it directly into her ear, over and over again. Try white noise. Any machine with a consistent rushing sound has a soothing effect; recordings of waves on the beach, rainfall, or the sound of a waterfall will work as well. Stomach discomfort from gas.
A common cause of fussy, colic-like symptoms in babies is foremilk-hindmilk imbalance also called oversupply syndrome, too much milk, etc. Other causes of fussiness in babies include diaper rash , thrush , food sensitivities , nipple confusion , low milk supply , etc. Babies normally fuss for many reasons: overtiredness, overstimulation, loneliness, discomfort, etc.
Babies are often very fussy when they are going through growth spurts. If you pick him up or nurse him, and baby is content, then that was what he needed. If it works, use it! Your baby will not be spoiled if you hold him and nurse him often — quite the opposite, in fact. Talk with your child's doctor about these behaviors to see if her crying is related to sleeping or eating.
Limit each daytime nap to no longer than 3 hours a day. Keep your baby calm and quiet when you feed or change her during the night by avoiding bright lights and noises, such as the TV. If your baby is…. Cold or hot. Wet or soiled. Check the diaper. In the first few months, babies wet and soil their diapers a lot. Spitting up or vomiting a lot. Some babies have symptoms from gastroesophageal reflux GER , and the fussiness can be confused with colic.
Contact your child's doctor if your baby is fussy after feeding, has excessive spitting or vomiting, and is losing or not gaining weight. Sick has a fever or other illness. Check your baby's temperature. See Fever and Your Baby for more information. If you have tried to calm your crying baby but nothing seems to work, you may need to take a moment for yourself. Crying can be tough to handle, especially if you're physically tired and mentally exhausted.
Place your baby in a safe place, such as crib or playpen without blankets and stuffed animals; leave the room; and let your baby cry alone for about 10 to 15 minutes. If you have not calmed after 10 to 15 minutes, check on your baby but do not pick up your baby until you feel you have calmed down. When you have calmed down, go back and pick up your baby.
If your baby is still crying, retry soothing measures. Try to be patient. Keeping your baby safe is the most important thing you can do. It is normal to feel upset, frustrated, or even angry, but it is important to keep your behavior under control. Remember, it is never safe to shake, throw, hit, slam, or jerk any child—and it never solves the problem!
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