Chapter 4: Ways to soothe a crying baby

Talk softly or play rhythmic sounds (lullaby)

continuous, monotonous, rhythmic sounds are better than random sounds

Swing baby in cradle, take on a stroller or car ride

gentle rhythmic motion helps baby go to sleep

lift the baby to shoulder and rock or walk

physical contact, upright posture, and motion, causes infants to become quietly alert

combine several of the other methods

play a lullaby while rocking them or driving around

if nothing else works, let baby cry for a short period

put them down and they will fall asleep

Swaddle the baby

restrict movement, increase warmth soothes baby

Massage the babies body

stroking the babies torso and limbs gently relaxes their muscles

offer a pacifier

sucking helps babies control their own level of arousal