BABY
How to Calm a VERY Fussy Baby
Fretful infants need a little more vigor to soothe and fall asleep.
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Dr. Harvey Karp
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Soft whispers and gentle rocking are perfect for calm babies. But very fussy newborns need a bit more vigour to help them calm and fall asleep. This sounds as wrong as the advice to add a slimy, raw egg to a cake mix…yet it is definitely the best way to calm very fussy newborns at night!
Think of turning on the calming reflex like getting someone’s attention. If a person is engaged in a heated argument, you may have to tap his shoulder several times––very emphatically––just to get him to respond.
Vigour is exactly why hoover sounds and car rides on bumpy roads calm babies. And it is why grabbing the swing seat and giving some fast––but tiny––jiggles is essential to flip on the calming reflex in a screaming, motion-loving baby.
(Of course, you must never shake your baby! When jiggling, always support your baby’s head and neck, and keep your movements to just a couple centimetres back and forth.)
If vigourous rocking does not soothe your baby, you can try some of the below tips for calming fussy newborns and preventing nighttime fussing in the first place:
If your newborn is extremely fussy and will not stop crying or sleep, then some possible causes include:
Think of baby calming as a dance…and your little love is leading. When he is wailing, do the 5 S's with more intensity in your shush and jiggle. Then, as he calms, gradually reduce your effort and guide him down to a soft landing where he is swaddled with white noise (as loud as a shower), and perhaps some sucking or gentle rocking.
Descargo de responsabilidad: La información en nuestro sitio NO es un consejo médico para ninguna persona o condición específica. Solo se proporciona como información general. Si tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación médica sobre su hijo o sobre usted mismo, por favor contacte a su proveedor de salud. La leche materna es la mejor fuente de nutrición para los bebés. Es importante que, en preparación para la lactancia y durante la misma, las madres lleven una dieta saludable y equilibrada. La combinación de lactancia materna y alimentación con biberón en las primeras semanas de vida puede reducir la producción de leche materna y es difícil revertir la decisión de no amamantar. Si decide utilizar fórmula infantil, debe seguir las instrucciones cuidadosamente.
