Baby Crying: How To Stop It
One of the most blissfull experiences in a person’s lifetime is having a baby . Most parents will agree on this. But we also have to agree that it is filled with challenges and often times, one of the biggest obstacle is how to stop baby crying.
A baby’s cry is the perfect signal of life. All babies cry and fuss. Many babies spend a considerable amount of time crying. Young infants cry between one and five hours out of 24. Baby crying is very significant; it is the baby’s first way of communicating and an important way to release tension and express their feelings and needs.
Babies cry for a number of instances , and as parents, you will soon know how to differentiate between your baby’s cries. Your baby will cry if she want’s food , if she has a dirty diaper , don’t feel well tired , got nothing to do , or just plain lonely and wants to be with her mother or father so that there will be somebody to snuggle her.
Here are some ways instructions on how to stop baby crying:
- Swaddling – Making her feel safe and secure thrugh wrapping her in a receiving blanket . Some parents have stated that swaddling was the most effective method to stop baby crying but be sure you do not wrap the blanket too tightly and never put a baby to sleep while wrapped in swaddled blankets.
- Side/stomach position – Placing your baby on her left side will assist with digestion, and placing her on her stomach provides reassuring support. Once your baby is sound asleep, you can safely put her in her crib, on her side or her back.
- Shushing Sounds or White Noise – A white noise is a whooshing sound made by the blood flowing through arteries near the womb. This sound can be imitated by some of our local house appliances likehair dryer, vacuum cleaner and so on. You don’t have to worry about paying the bills through these appliances, you could always buy a white noise machine or a CD which can be played non-stop and stop baby crying.
- Swinging- once your baby is born , this calming action, which was very comforting to your baby stops. Without this movement, your baby may have a difficult time relaxing. Many babies take pleasure in the movement involved in rocking or swinging. Rocking your baby in your lap, in a rocking chair, swing her in the terrace or buy an infant swing.
- Sucking–It triggers the soothing reflex and releases natural chemicals within the brain. Let your baby suck at the breast, on a pacifier, bottle, or a clean finger. It triggers the calming reflexes and stops baby crying.
- Taking your baby to a walk - Try taking your baby to a walk outside. Put her in her stroller and take a walk around the block . Babies react well to the sights and sound of the great outdoors . They will enjoy the activity and the change of scenery. At the same time, this will also be a great stress reliever for the parent. If the weather don’t allow you to go out, just try walking around the house and your baby will still enjoy.
If you desperately need to stop baby crying, try all of these tips, and watch what happens. I bet you’ll be amazed. If these steps don’t work please consult your pediatrician just in case something is happening and medical attention is required.











