Soothing a Fussy Baby

The first time you hear your baby cry is a beautiful sign they have entered the world healthy with a great set of lungs. But as the weeks go by, newborns can be surprisingly loud, fussy, and hard to soothe. Whilst vibrating, swinging chairs can be tempting, parents often want to know more about how they can help. And these don’t cost a penny!

Create calm by dimming the lights and popping on some brown noise, cuddle your baby against your body while you walk, sit in a rocking chair or bounce on your birth ball. Use vibrations to soothe the baby, humming can really help calm an unsettled baby. Remember your little one has been walked around inside you for 9/10 months, any movement you can do to recreate this closeness will often help to settle your little one.

A little secret of mine is the ‘tiger in the tree hold’. Try out this age-old favourite, hold your baby so their back is against your chest. Place your left arm down over their left shoulder and hold their right thigh. Once you have a firm hold, position your baby so they are facing their belly down (like a tiger relaxing in a tree), supported by your arm. Tune into your maternal instinct too. If you feel something is not right – please see a professional opinion. If you are dismissed seek a second – or until you feel reassured. Reflux or intolerances aren’t in your head if you can see your baby is symptomatic.