Tips for Soothing a Fussy BabyThere are several ways for us to soothe a fussy baby. If you have ruled out medical reasons that is. Try some of these ways to soothe your fussy baby:
1. Tummy massages often work to soothe fussiness. Just lightly rub the tummy until your baby gets quiet. 2. A ride in the car does the trick for mine. He falls right to sleep. Some moms have used the top of the clothes dryers when they are on. The gentle motion rocks them to sleep. 3. The baby swings worked on my oldest. She would swing in there for the longest time often falling asleep in the process. 4. Try feeding more often but lesser amounts. Your baby may just have a hard time digesting larger meals. Don't force a breastfeeding baby on a schedule that makes her stuff herself. 5. Make sure to burp your baby after each feeding. 6. Take your baby for a walk in the stroller. As your baby is watching the world around him, his mind gets off him wanting to fuss. 7. Try to keep your baby’s environment non-stressful. If there is stress in the home, the babies do pick up on it. They will react by being fussy. The calmer you stay and keep the home the calmer the baby may be. Calming music may help this. Over-stimulation can cause fussiness! 8. If you are stressed for any reason, then call a relative or other person to take care of the baby until you get yourself together. Go take a shower or go get a massage and chill out. You will be a better calming force for your baby afterwards.
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