what are some ways to quiet a crying or fussy baby?

Question

my baby doesn't have colic or anything like that but i just wanted to know some new or interesting ways to settle him down. i'm a new mom if you can't tell!!

Answer 1

My son enjoyed when I'd hold him on my lap, looking up, and move his legs like he was riding a bicycle, or hopping one leg at a time.
My nephew was a very fussy/crying baby, and the only thing that would quiet him was bouncing him on one of those exercise balls.
Another great one: Hold his head in one hand and bum in the other (so his feet are at your chest) and raise and lower him dramatically. I worked at a children's photography studio for a number of years and parents asked if I'd come to their homes in the middle of the night to quiet their babies because of this technique.

Answer 2

Oh hon, congrats on your little sweetie! I would say first to make sure you're not upset about your baby feeling fussy. If you are, he will pick up on it and be even more fussy.

I think holding your little one in a nice quiet room in a great rocking chair while playing some soothing music would work wonders! But, make sure he's not hungry or his diaper doesn't need to be changed first. Also check his temperature. Make sure you get the rest you need too, mom. You'll do great.

Answer 3

1. Swaddling. Some babies actually need the comfort they get from being swaddled (my oldest and youngest slept best when I swaddled them while the middle hated it).
2. Put her in a stroller and take her for a walk or a drive around the neighborhood.

But you also want to check the following first:
1. Dry diaper?
2. Not hungry?
3. Not gassy - does she need burping?
4. Not requiring cuddling - some babies need to be cuddled - bring her tummy to your tummy.
5. Sing to her or talk with her, but give her time to respond (she will look at you).

Then most of all relax - she knows this is your first time and she knows that you are beginning to stress. Just love her, it will come back to you in more ways than you could ever count.

Answer 4

And you have time to be on yahoo? okay seriously. 1. if you've checked and there is nothing wrong with your baby let him cry. At first it might take a while shut the door and turn the monitor a little lower(so you can still hear but it won't frighten the neighbors)
2. Place baby face down on your arm with his head by your elbow, grasp whichever leg is closest to your body with your hand. You can hold him all day like this. If it is a stomach thing this feels good for his stomach too.

Answer 5

Hi. How old's your baby? It's a very exciting time. Here are some suggestions:

1. Wear him -- you know, one of those front carriers or a baby sling or something.
2. Music -- sing or hum to him
3. Give him to another grown-up to hold -- each of my 4 children always seemed to settle down when a fresh face or pair of arms came along

Hope you're getting some sleep.

Answer 6

Okay, on Doc. Phill show i learned that if you hush "husshhhhhusssshhhh" kinda loud right into there ear it will remind them of a womb heartbeat. It worked on my little one untill she was about 7 months old. Also a snug wrap will comfort a baby, works well untill about 3 months old i have found. also hunger may be an issue, may need to add rice cerial to his food, or even baby oatmeal if constipation is a problem(oatmeal go's through easyer) but make sure it is the kind made for babies, it is made speacial.

Answer 7

well, when my son is crying (which is rare, hes a very good baby, he'll only cry if hes wet or hungry, even before he cries, he'll whine a bit) I try holding him up, so his head is resting on my shoulder, if that doesnt work, try cradling him, if that doesnt work, I lay him on his blankie on the floor and I lightly press his tummy to see if he has gas, if he does, I'll push both his legs up to his chest and slowly stretch them back out so he can relieve his gas. Try offering him a soother or a toy, or try walking with him while holding him either in the cradle position or resting his head on your shoulder.
it's all about trial and error, try everything. you're last resort should be feed him unless he shows signs that he is hungry.

Hope that helped!!

Answer 8

Believe it or not when I run the vacuum by 4 month old, stops crying. A friend of mine taped the vacuum for an hour and she plays that, it works like a dream. It might be a little loud but you can sneak off to another room.

Answer 9

Take him for a car drive or,place him in his seat on top of a running dryer while you gently rock the seat. Do not leave him unattended, in case the motion of the dryer should somehow knock the seat off. Something about motion seems to soothe babies. I had a wind up baby swing that rocked back and forth. Worked like a charm with my two.

Answer 10

hey i just had my baby may 20th when ever he becomes fussy he's telling me he's tired so i walk to the side of the bed i lay on i put him on a pillow case because sometimes he fusses because his blankey is producing to much heat.. so i turn on cartoon network. nickelodeon or his favorite music videos and hes quiet.. but i make sure that he's on his back with his feet touching me so he knows im there i put them on top of my leg so he can kick freely and it raises his back slightly so if he's gassy it pushes up he either burps or i suddenly smell something not so delightful...