These things have worked for me over the past thirteen years:

Nurse your baby

Rock, sway or walk with your baby in your arms.

Stroke your baby’s head or tummy and sometimes if your baby likes to be massaged a full body massage.

Go outside, often-fresh air and new distractions will do the trick.

Swaddle your baby in a Baby’s Own receiving blanket.

Sing or talk to your baby

Try burping your baby

Remember that too much stimulation can overwhelm a newborn, lower your voice, move more slowly, stop what hasn’t been working and simply cuddle your baby in a dimly lit room.

This information has not been prepared by a physician, is not intended as medical advice, and is not a substitute for regular medical care. Consult with a physician if medical symptoms or problems occur.

Written by Kathy Sinclair, CLE, CPD