As soon as your baby enters the world and cries at the top of his lungs, what a priceless moment it is! As time passes and if your baby cries inconsolably, it becomes a matter of concern. Taking care of your little one is a tough job and nothing causes more frustration than a baby crying continuously. It is okay to feel helpless, angered and overwhelmed when your baby becomes so demanding. We are humans first and then parents. Roughly putting down the baby is not going to do any good. Try to calm yourself and the baby.
Here are some ways to shush to the baby when he cries too much:
1. Make Noise
Don’t forget that your baby has come from a very loud place. The mother’s womb is a sanctuary where he heard sounds of bodily functions like blood flowing, pumping of heart, gurgling of stomach and others. This means that you can soothe your little one by making him hear dull roar of white noise. You can turn on the vacuum or a fan. Such soft whirring sounds seem like music to baby’s ear. He isn’t used to complete silence. You can even try white noise. Use a machine that gives off rushing sound. You can try recordings of rainfall, waterfall or waves on the beach. The sound needs to be louder than the volume of your baby crying. This is just to make sure he actually hears it.
2.Let him suck on a clean finger
It is no secret that babies simply love the act of sucking. It comes naturally to them. did you know many babies start sucking their thumbs right in the womb? This is the reason you find many newborns sucking their hands or fingers. Giving them a pacifier can also offer some consolation. You can touch the mouth of your baby with your little finger to trigger the reflex. Then you can offer a clean finger to suck for a while so he stops crying. A pacifier can be a great idea.
3. Step Out
It is so true that it is just not your baby who needs to be consoled when crying. Even YOU need some soothing. It is at times like these that it is best to step out. The fresh air outside will not just calm down your baby but you too. Babies might be able to hear the rustling of leaves and the whoosh of the wind which are noises similar to ones he was used to hearing in the womb. Most babies stop crying as soon as you go outside. You even have chances of coming across people who might praise your child or give you some good baby advice.
4. Search for Colic indicators
Does your little one cry for hours? No, I mean with ear splitting screams. Then you little one is probably Colic. Colic usually begins at 2 weeks, reaches its peak at 6 weeks and dissipates by 16 weeks. Your little angel will cry for more than three hours in a day or week. Those are not the only terms and conditions to be met to be colic. If you happen to be a nursing mother and you have tried everything to sooth your baby but he doesn’t stop crying, remove onions, caffeine and dairy products from your diet. You can even try the famous colic hold. Lay the baby on its stomach on your forearm. Keep him close to your body and move it back and forth.
5. Burp her every few minutes
You have even fed your baby and he is still crying. Maybe he has experienced reflux. Reflux is when the baby spits his last meal back on your favorite dress through his mouth. If your baby seems to have this problem, make sure you feed him small and burp him after every few minutes rather than all at once in the end. If babies happen to spit out too frequently, they might be suffering from severe reflux and might not be able to put on weight. In that case, you need to see a doctor who might prescribe your baby the baby version of Prevacid or Zantac.
6. Make a baby cocoon
Remember the womb isn’t a palace. The baby likes to feel secure in a small and compact place. If you pack your baby closely and give it a warm and comfortable environment, he will probably stop crying. Simply cross the arms on the baby’s chest and wrap it in a thin comfortable blanket. It will feel all secure and warm. This way the baby tends to sleep longer too. You can even snuggle. Simply keep your baby on your chest and cover yourself both with a soft blanket.
7. Reconsider your diet
Stomach pain and gas can result in serious infant tears. Keep in mind that your little one has a digestive system that is still developing which is why he finds difficult to digest certain foods that get into your breastmilk. Making some changes to your diet is the best thing you can do. For instance, it has been observed that when mothers of colicky babies stop taking cow’s milk, the colicky babies find relief. In general, you need to give up on dairy products so that the colicky symptoms of your baby wear off.
