Simply being vs calm5/3/2023 Now, bounce your baby up and down with fast (two to three times a second), tiny (1-inch) movements, like you’re making a milkshake. Then lift Baby a foot or so straight up in the air. Lean your baby forward-with their head a few inches in front of their body. Slip your other hand under your baby’s bum. Place one hand under Baby’s chin, like a helmet strap. ![]() The goal is to have your baby’s head quiver, like Jell-O on a plate!Īlternatively, I also love The milkshake jiggle for calming very fussy babies. Rapidly jiggle your baby in your arms with very small motions-no more than 1 inch back-and-forth from your body. I call this the Jell-O Head Jiggle and here’s how to do it:Ĭradle your little one in the classic breastfeeding hold, with Baby’s head resting on your forearm. It’s also why offering your crying baby some fast-but tiny-jiggles is instrumental to flipping on the calming reflex in an upset and screaming, motion-loving baby. It’s why in Tanzania, moms soothe intense crying by cuddling their babies while pretending to grind corn-vigorously bending and straightening and humming a rough noise. After all, babies are so delicate that doing anything vigorously seems wrong! But vigor is exactly why car rides on bumpy roads often work wonders at calming fussy babies. I know, vigor is the least intuitive, yet one of the most important, elements for successfully calming babies. The solution: vigor! Frantic crying calls for spirited, jitterbug-like bouncing. Their mind is elsewhere! The same holds true for a very fussy baby. They simply cannot respond to a light tap. Think of it like this: If a person is engaged in a heated argument, you may have to tap their shoulder several times-very emphatically-just to get their attention. When a baby is very upset, it takes more effort to turn on the calming reflex. To turn on the calming reflex, you need to tap the 5 S’s for soothing babies, which includes Swinging (or rocking or motion…you get the idea!). ![]() ![]() How Motion Calms Fussy NewbornsĪll babies are born with an innate calming reflex, which is built-in “off switch” for crying and fussing and “on switch” for sleep. “Vigor” and “calming” doesn’t seem to mix…I know! But I assure you that it’s the best way to calm a very fussy newborn at night! Here’s how to use motion and sound to calm crying babies. But very fussy newborns…well, they need a bit more vigor to help them settle down and fall asleep. Soft whispers and gentle rocking are perfect techniques for lulling calm babies to sleep. Why Newborns Are Fussy at Night and Won’t Sleep.More Tips for Calming Fussy Newborns Who Won’t Sleep.How Motion and Sound Work Together to Soothe Upset Babies.
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