Crying is a natural way for babies to convey discomfort or a sign that they need something. But as a new mother, you may be confused when the baby cries constantly. Do not worry. You can do some of the techniques below to calm a crying baby.
Baby crying? Calm with these five techniques
1. Swaddle your baby
Being in bed can prevent the baby's body from trembling, making it feel safer and more comfortable. In addition, this method can also help babies fall asleep more calmly and soundly.
If you want to pack a baby make sure you know the right way. Too tight a baby can cause damage to the baby's leg joints, even to damage the cartilage of the hip cavity which leads to hip dysplasia, which is a disorder of the formation of the hip joint when the thigh bone is released and is not right in the hip cavity. Not only that, holding the baby too tight can also make it difficult to breathe properly.
2. Position the baby to curl up
In the womb, the baby spends most of his time in a curled position. Well, that's why holding or lying baby in a curled position can make the baby feel more comfortable. This position is done by flanking the baby on the side of the body, precisely under your arm. Keep in mind, putting your baby in a position like this, is only done if he keeps crying. While under normal conditions, always place your baby in a supine position.
3. Voice whisper ‘sshhh ..’
Most parents will often make a sound "sshhh ..." while rubbing or patting his back when the baby is crying. It turns out that winning a baby in this way is not just a hereditary habit that has no meaning.
Because, whispering the sound "sshhh ..." right in the baby's ear can make them more calm and comfortable. This is because the sound 'sshhh ..' is similar to the sound when the baby is in the womb. Make sure the sound 'sshhh ... "that you produce is faster than the cry of the little one; so that your baby can hear the sound clearly.
4. Swing the baby
Rhythmic movements such as swinging or shaking your baby constantly will remind him when he is still in your stomach. If the baby cries more tightly, then you must also be stronger to swing it. But remember, you must be careful when swinging it. While swinging a baby, you can sing a song with a slow tempo and soft voice.
5. Soft touch
Touch can stimulate a feeling of comfort in the baby's brain. That is why, never underestimate the "strength" of your touch to make your child feel more comfortable. Even so, your baby also sometimes needs more than just a touch to make him comfortable, like patting his back or gently massaging it.
6. Let him suck something
Sucking nipples, fingers, or nipples is one way to calm a crying baby. However, make sure this is the last step you take if some of the methods mentioned above do not work.
Which must be considered when the baby cries
Crying is a natural way for babies to communicate and convey discomfort or need for something. Most babies cry because they have difficulty adjusting to life outside the womb.
For 9 months the baby is familiar with the atmosphere of the uterus. The existence of light, color, texture, sound, as well as new sensations such as hunger or will feel very disturbing to them. Well, therefore, creating a sensation that resembles the condition in the uterus is the best way to calm a crying baby.
But if the baby cries continuously even though you have tried to calm down in various ways mentioned above, do not hesitate to contact the pediatrician. Especially if you also notice some strange signs or symptoms in your baby.