How to Keep a Fussy Baby Calm

When a baby starts to cry for no apparent reason, it can be hard to know just how to comfort him. First, make sure the baby is not wet or hungry. If neither of those problems is the case, try soothing methods to calm down your fussy baby. Once you've established which method works for your baby, it will be easier to calm him down in the future.

Things You'll Need

  • Blanket
  • Pacifier
  • Stroller
  • Music

Instructions

    • 1

      Let your baby suck on a pacifier or your finger. Even if the baby isn't hungry, the suckling motion can be very soothing to a baby.

    • 2

      Hold your baby in your arms, and rock him back and forth very gently. Talk in a low, soothing voice and rub your baby's back.

    • 3

      Fold a blanket in a large triangle. Put your baby on the triangle so her feet are pointed toward the triangle's bottom point. Fold the bottom point up so it covers the baby's feet. Bring the right point over to the left so that it tucks under the baby's arm. Bring the left point over to the right so it tucks under the baby's other arm. Swaddle the baby very tightly and hold her or lay her baby down. The tightness of the swaddling re-creates the inside of the womb.

    • 4

      Put your baby in a stroller and go for a walk. The outside trees and sounds may distract the baby from crying.

    • 5

      Play soft, soothing music as you try to calm your baby.

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