Calming a Crying Baby

Make sure your baby isn't hungry or doesn't need a nappy change.

Place your baby so that your baby can see you.

Talk softly to your baby

Bring their hand to their mouth, or give them a soother

Hold your baby's arms close to their chest.

Wrap your baby in a baby blanket. The shoulders should be forward and the body wrapped gently, but firmly, in a soft cotton baby blanket. Leave the hands free to get to their mouth. (Baby should not be wrapped for sleeping)

Pick your baby up.

Motion usually helps, so try rhythmic patting or rocking with the baby in your arms.

Try not to entertain the baby. Be calm instead.

Give your baby a warm bath (unless he/she dislikes water).

Go for a walk in the stroller, or for a ride in the car.

Never shake your baby or try to make them stop crying. Shaking your baby can result in brain damage, or even death.