Calming a fussy baby is a common theme parents ask. Some say that labor will happen and we’ll figure out breastfeeding, but parenting is a different story. And what if my baby is fussy? Then what?
I respond with a reassuring look, saying that every parent feels that way.
I recently asked my friends on FaceBook to help me address this issue. Here is what they came up with.
“Babies fuss when we are not meeting something they need and we need to be a detective to figure it out.” –Michelle, mom
Many parents recommended the book, The Happiest Baby on the Block, Harvey Karp.
1.The Fourth Trimester: Why babies still yearn for a womblike atmosphere . . . even after birth
2.The Calming Reflex: An “off switch” all babies are born with
3.The 5 S’s: Five easy steps to turn on your baby’s amazing calming reflex
4.The Cuddle Cure: How to combine the 5 S’s to calm even colicky babies
With Dr. Karp’s sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block!
“I always patted my daughter’s bum when I was pregnant (she was breech so it was easy!) And it soothed her every time after she was born! Well almost every time .” -Terisse, proud mama of a princess
“I held my nieces and nephews on their belly while patting their bum and swaying slowly side to side or walking in circles/back and forth. Also would sing soothing songs. We also really liked sleep sheep and tranquil turtles very soothing for babes and also the ones that have vibration settings, the motion/movement seems soothing to them.” -Roslin, proud aunite
A routine that Joanna, mom of three, recommended was:
FEED. CHANGE. SLEEP. REPEAT
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Music.
“If she is still fussy after being burped, nursed and diaper changed I put on some music and lightly tap her back to the beat.” -Carissa, mom of newborn
“Ask for help and hand baby to whoever can help you out. And just keep telling yourself it’s just a phase!” – Meagan, mom
Massage was recommended over and over again.
“One technique I used with our babies was I’d lay them on a blanket and stretch them out in snow angel position, then give a gentle massage, starting with feet, then legs & arms. In almost every case, they would calm down and became so relaxed, they would just lay there. Up to now, my son still asks for a foot massage, and he is now 16. It works!” -Cory, proud dad of 3
“For a fussy baby, I would lay mine sideways over my knees and gently pat or rub their back. Also my son was colicky at night for the first 6 months. I would just pick him up and burp him and put him back down.” -Megan, mom
Wearing baby helps keep baby calm and your hands free.
“I’d wear them (the pressure on their tummies helped work it out, as well as the “knees up/froggy” position. And otherwise they just liked being “attached” to me or my husband, so we wore them a lot. They felt content.” – Danielle, proud mom of 3
Bouncing on exercise ball.
“My son was soooooooo colicky as a baby (ends up he has some sensory issues). He wouldn’t settle unless I was holding him and standing/walking 24/7 but I couldn’t do that with my separated pelvis. Sometimes I would sit on an exercise ball while holding him and bounce.” -Terri, proud mama of 2
Bathing is a great way to start your evening routine.
“Outside…there is something about outside. I was ragged and needed my kids to sleep, so I could sleep. I would give them a BATH, put out on the deck or porch (in safety, plus we lived on a farm), and baby would sleep so soundly. Also take them for car rides. Take them for walks.” -Rachel, proud mama of 4
White noise and a great sleep routine. Some babies really need their sleep. I remember nights my son didn’t get to see his Dad after work because he would need to be in bed by 6pm.” – Josephine, proud mama of 2 boys
“My babies were always snotty, so a humidifier was essential. Use a sound machine or fan. Figure out how that baby likes to sleep. Each was different with swaddling, feeding till asleep, and one needed to fuss for a bit in the crib. It is really just trying everything and not getting too discouraged. Remind yourself that babies grow out of certain things too; snotty noses and farting won’t always bug them. The best we can do is just love them and wait it out.” -Caryn, proud mama of 4
I hope you enjoyed the stories and tips of calming a fussy baby. I hope these suggestions help you. Keep calm and love your little one.
Thank you to all parents, grandparents, and auntie you contributed.
