How to Soothe a Fussy New Born

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If your new born is uneasy and crying often you need to investigate the cause for this reaction. If you are a new parent then a crying baby can be very frustrating as you feel unequipped to soothe the child. A lot of infants suffer from colic and this can lead to the baby crying for long periods; it is also the reason why most infants are unable to sleep or eat.

A baby can suffer from colic for 6 weeks to 6 months and it is your duty to soothe the baby so that she is comfortable.

Swaddling the baby in a comfortable warm blanket is an easy way to soothe the baby and reduce her discomfort. Some babies feel cold even in warm climates while other babies need to feel secure and hence require to be swaddled. However if you swaddle the baby and she is uncomfortable then you must loosen her blanket.

Some babies react well to a pacifier. The natural reflex to suck on a pacifier will soothe the baby. Try feeding the baby and then offer the pacifier to help her.

Massaging the child every morning with warm oil is known to reduce the baby’s anxiety levels and discomfort. Warm oil soothes the child, nourishes the skin and also increases the child’s blood circulation. Do not exert too much pressure on the child. You could take a massage class at the local hospital or research it online.

A warm bath can soothe any living being. Draw a bath and bathe the child when she is at the peak of her discomfort.

Some babies react well to music. Play a CD of the artist that you heard the most when you were pregnant. The child will relate to the music and relax. Music is very soothing to infants; you could also play sounds of nature. If the child does not react positively to the music you could hold her close to your heart so that she can hear your heart beat. The rhythm of the heart beat will soothe the child and help her to rest.