How do you calm a fussy baby? i know about the swaddling, patting, car rides. He doesn't like baths. Any sug?

Answer 1

I know you said he didn't like baths, but have you adjusted the water temperature? My second hated baths until I realized it was just to cool for him. I warmed the temp up and walla, he loved them. A warm bath with a little of that Johnson's baby bath with the aroma therapy, (Sorry I can't remember the name right now) was great. I think it had chamomile in it. Oh how I miss those days. I just loved getting my baby's squeaky clean, wrapping them in a soft blanket, and cuddle and nurse them until they fell a sleep. Enjoy it, for it last such a short time.

Answer 2

Been there, done that. You are in good company. First and foremost, you stay calm. Then try the following:

change him, feed him & burp him
a baby swing
sing to him and slowly dance
put him in a snuggli, attach it to you and walk around
put him in the stroller and go for a walk
go outside and play w/him in a kiddie pool
put him on your shoulder and rub his back

Babies like anything with rythm, so whatever you do it should be rythmic.

Here is something else that always worked on my kids and others too (particularly infants): sit him on your left leg facing your right leg. Scoop your right hand under his armpit (his arm will be between your thumb and rest of your hand) and let his head rest on your the area on top of your thumb and wrist. Gently, but firmly, rub and pat his back in this position. It's like hypnosis. My daughter was an extremely fussy baby and this put her out every time...at least for a few minutes : )

Also, make sure there is nothing medically wrong like a food allergy, lactose intolerance, etc.

Stay strong, mom! Good luck!

Answer 3

Is this baby breast or bottle fed? If bottle fed check with your pediatrican about changing formulas. The baby may be having a hard time digesting current formula which causes belly pain. Does the baby seem more fussy after a feeding? If so make sure baby is held upright for at least 30 minutes after every feed and burped well.
Does the baby have large frequent spit ups? If yes seek help from your pediatrician. How old is this baby?

Answer 4

Singing and walking, or sometimes putting on a music tape.

Have you burped the baby? It could be colic if so you can get medication to help relieve the colic.

Also has the baby had a bowel movement? Sometimes the fussiness is caused by a stomach ache caused by not passing the wastes.

Answer 5

get the DVD called The Happiest Baby on the Block. It is the BEST thing for calming fussy babies. It shows you several different things you can do to turn on the "calming reflex." Basically, is shows you how to swaddle your baby, turn him on his side or his tummy, shush loudly in his ear (he likes that noise) swing or gently jiggle him, and if he's still crying, put a pacifier in his mouth. I've never needed all five steps, my baby stops with just the first three.

A baby swing or vibrating bouncer won't help - your baby needs to be calm BEFORE you put him in one of those. The baby swing is just meant to keep him calm - it won't actually calm him, and you'll get frustrated. Trust me, I tried this. But get the DVD, it REALLY helps.

go to www.babyslumber.com to get info on Dr. Karp's method. It really helped me.

Answer 6

My daughter loves listening to music and it helps to calm me when she's fussy. I just put some music on and dance with her and she usually calms down and passes out. The swing is also a very good idea. My daughter didn't like baths either and I figured out that she wanted the bath warmer than usual. When you're holding him make little hushing noises in his ear, sometimes that calms them too. I hope something helps. Good luck!

Answer 7

When my baby was fussy I would give a pacifer and rock with her or go outside on the swing. Sometimes you have to just hold the baby and give it time to settle down, sometimes babies get so upset they don't really know what they want. Get a pacifer hold it close rock and sing that should help. If it is colic bouncing on the knee would help, but I suggest you go to the dr. and get medicine for it.

Answer 8

How old is the baby and have you talked to the doctor about colic my son had colic really bad we went through 2 hair dryers and a vacuum trying to keep him happy finally I went to my doctor she said he was colic which is very common now she gave us a script for gas drops and changed his formula to soy which helped alot. Colic is gas and a baby can't tell you my tummy hurts cause I have gas. So if the baby is old enough you can buy the gas drops at the drugstore.you can also take the baby lay him or her on its back and gently bender the legs at the knees pushing them till they touch the belly this can also help relieve the gas. good luck email me if this doesn't help I have a few more things we use to use with my son

Answer 9

Things that worked for my daughter when she was fussy.

Strip baby down to diaper and use lotion to massage.
Strap baby into car seat and sit outside on the porch.
Strap baby into car seat and lean the car seat against your legs and sort of gently bounce.
Just hold a picture book about 5 or 6 inches away from babys face and slowly turn the pages.
Read one of your favorite books to the baby.
Turn the Television to a fuzzy station and turn the volume up.
Strap baby into car seat and put her/him in the bathroom on the floor, turn the shower on.
Lay on the couch and get comfy, lay the baby down on top of you on his/her tummy.


Good Luck, I hope you find something that works

Answer 10

I totally understand, and this method works EVERY TIME!! MOTHERS, get a SNUGLI!!!!! It is a baby carrier that you wear and it simulates being in the womb for a baby. Your baby just wants to be back where it was safe and warm. Wear the snugli and hold your baby just like when you were pregnant. I walk lazily around and just rub the baby like when she was in my belly. She is such a happy baby. Oh, another thing, try to anticipate your baby's needs before the baby cries. This will let him or her know that this world is not scary and it can anticipate what will happen easier. When you let your child know what to expect from you, they will get a sense of safety. Your child just wants to be back with you, as close as he or she can get.