How To Soothe A Crying Baby: 5 Tips That Work Like Magic

The only way babies communicate till they learn to talk is by crying. Yes, babies can cry for as much as three to four hours a day. There are many reasons why babies cry. One of the most common reasons is colic because their digestive system isn’t fully developed and sometimes infrequent burping or even overfeeding can make them uncomfortable. It’s a good idea to keep a tummy relief roll-on for babies like the BabyChakra Tummy Relief Roll On handy at home to relieve your baby instantly from tummy pain.

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If you are a new parent it can get frustrating when you have a wailing baby and you don’t know what the reason for their crying is. We understand that living with a baby who cries all the time is not easy so here are some tried and tested methods to soothe a crying baby that works like magic!

Tips To Soothe A Crying Baby That Work Like Magic!

1. Calm Down And Soothe Yourself First

The most important thing to do when your baby is crying is calm yourself first. Ask your partner or any family member or friend to stay around the baby or place the baby in the crib. Go to another room, relax, take a deep breath, and listen to some calming music. Once you are calm enough you can go back to the baby and hold the baby. Shutting yourself out from a wailing baby even for a few minutes will help you to handle your baby better.

2. Change The Scenery

When a baby is crying one of the best ways to calm the baby down is by carrying the baby out to a different location. You can carry the baby and walk around the house to a different room, like the kitchen or the living room or even the outdoors. It helps to distract the baby instantly as the baby gets busy looking around at the new scenery.

3. Play A Pre-Recorded Track

You can either record your baby on the phone or use a pre-recorded track of a baby laughing or crying. Play this track when your baby is crying and see how it works to calm them down. Babies are fascinated by sounds, especially of something familiar like laughter or cries.

4. Put Out Lights 

Sometimes the noise and lights can get overwhelming for babies and one of the magical ways to stop them from fussing or crying is to shut out the noise and put off the lights. A dark room is one of the most effective ways to calm down a wailing baby as newborns are familiar with the confines of the womb which is quiet and dark.

5. Hold The Baby Upside Down

Gently hold the baby on the bottom. Fold the baby’s arms and gently rock the baby like the baby is floating. When you fold the baby’s arms across his/her chest, it creates a sense of familiarity for them. The gentle rocking motion creates a sense of floating inside the amniotic sac. This is a new angle as babies are mostly always lying on their backs, this way they see a different angle and it distracts them from crying.

Above all what you need is a whole lot of patience besides practice. Try these methods to soothe a crying baby and find out what works out best for your baby. Be prepared, as it may take a few tries to get it right.

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