How do you get a crying newborn to stop crying?

Question

The baby is changed, fed, and being held. What does she want???

Answer 1

Believe it or not babies can sense frustration. So...calm yourself down in another room and hold him/her. I didn't understand this for a LONG time and then I finally got it and it works like a charm

Answer 2

You didn't say if you were nursing or bottle feeding. My first baby was nursed and cried ALL THE TIME. That was 12 years ago and I still remember it for the nightmare it was. I feel for you. When I finally stopped nursing after 2 months, she finally stopped crying. It could have been stress, or some other reason, but I didn't care. She stopped crying and thatwas wonderful. If that is not the case for you, read on.
There were only a few things I could ever do to get her to stop crying. The first was to hold her facing out with my right arm going across her belly and my right hand holding her under her left leg. This put pressure on her belly cuz she had gas a lot, and usually helped, but not always. Another thing I would do is to hold her with one hand under her arm and one hand under her bottom and bounce her while we walked. Yes, I did this with a NEWBORN, and sometimes it was the only thing that worked. Just be careful you don't bounce too hard, you don't want to injure her little neck!
The other thing I did that was probably the only thing that kept me remotely sane was to set her down, turn on the vacuum cleaner, (the white noise kept her crying down for a few minutes at a time) and go outside where I could have some peace. I was very stressed out and didn't know what to do anymore to help her, and so I left her alone and went outside. If at all possible, leave her with a sitter and get away for awhile.
A friend of mine who had a baby a few months before me gave me the most comforting words at that time : It won't last forever.
Just remember that no matter how colicky or fussy or whiny your baby is now, it will stop soon. Even the worst colicky babies settle down after a few months. Look forward to then, and remember that no matter how much your baby cries, it has nothing to do with how good a mother you are. :)

Answer 3

The 2 biggies are being fed and dry. If there is still crying, try burping. If she is crying while being held, try putting her in her crib for a few minutes. Sometimes babies get over stimulated and just need some peace and quiet. Put her in the car and take her for a ride. Is she too cold or too hot? Babies cry sometimes and we can't figure out what to do for them. If it is making you frustrated, let someone else care for her for an hour or so if possible. Some babies develop a "fussy time" during the day and nothing you do makes them happy. Some babies are colicky and there is little to do for them, but make them as comfortable as possible and wait it out.

Answer 4

Well,
Don't spoil him/her, but simply make sure the baby is fed, changed, and they are clothed comfortably. Then just burb the baby and rock and sing of while you sing. Some babies find is stimulating if you rub their backs while humming and rock them slowly. If child continues to cry non- stop check with the doctors. See what time of day makes the baby cry more. If its after a feeding it could be that the child's formula is constipating him/her. The baby may however, but be a bit spoiled depending on whether or not the baby has been held alot lately.

Answer 5

Check the temperature of the house. It may be too hot for baby if she's bundled up too much. Normally, people bundle up babies - however, depending on the region, it's still a hot summer.

Make sure that you're burping her correctly. Hold her onto your shoulder like you normally do - lightly pat her at the bottom of her spine, and then go up slowly. Keep doing this until she burps. I have always done the 3 burps rule. Another way to alleviate gas problems - is to make sure she doesn't swallow wind when outside. Cover the carseat lightly - over the entire carseat, not over the baby - with a receiving blanket when carrying her outside. Don't drive with the windows down, just remember wind always go towards the back of the car.

Answer 6

Maybe the baby has colic you should try giving the baby some colic drops. They sell them @ Walgreens, Walmart or any pharmacy. Don't let the baby suck the air out of the bottle until there is no more milk left that probably why she is crying. The air causes colic. You should also try buying the soap that soothes the baby when you take them a bath.

Answer 7

Try wrapping the baby tightly in a small blanket, like they do in the hospital. Sometimes they just miss being in the womb. Try sitting in a rocker, With the baby wrapped in a quiet place. Talk or sing to the baby as you rock. Prayer always helps too. It's hard being a new parent. That is what my wife did when our kids were babies. We also used to take the baby for a ride in the car. Sometimes that helps too.

Answer 8

She might have gas and hopefully she isn't colicky. Try a car ride or put her in her car seat on top the washing machine (of course holding on to the seat so it doesn't vibrate off), running a vacuum sometimes works as well. You can try a small bottle of warm water with just a little piece of peppermint in it or you can buy gas relief drops.
O and if you get tense and stressed out the baby can sense that and it will only make things worse so try your best to be calm and relaxed.

Answer 9

This baby won't stop crying!
Experts provide tips on what to do-and what not to do!-in that all-too-familiar situation
By Vanessa Lane Achee


A few years ago, Pam Johann was a first-time mother with a beautiful baby boy-who cried for hours at a time. She was frightened, frustrated, at her wits' end. One day she decided to let Peter cry while she did some housework. She switched on the vacuum cleaner and to her amazement, Peter soon stopped his wailing. He was comforted by the constant, steady noise.

It's such a helpless feeling when you've tried everything-rocking, singing, walking-but the baby just keeps crying! You feel frustrated and powerless, guilty and inept.

That's a dangerous moment-a moment when some desperate parents step over the line and hurt their babies (see Never shake the baby) That's why it's so important for parents to prepare themselves with information on things they can do and places they can turn for help. Baby experts offer these pointers:

Remember that it's normal for babies to cry. A baby's crying is not a reflection of your parenting skills. A baby's cry is an attempt to communicate. In his book, Child Abuse Medical Diagnosis and Management, Dr. Robert Reece estimates that a normal infant cries for two to three hours each day and "20 to 30 percent of infants exceed that amount of time, sometimes substantially."


Make sure your baby's basic needs have been met. You have probably thought to check your baby's diaper and to offer food. It is also possible that he has been overfed. If your child seems ill or in pain, call your pediatrician or advice nurse. Did anything stressful or unusual happen today? He may have been overstimulated by a big outing or a number of visitors.


Try something different. Try gently stroking her arms, legs, or back, says Zero to Three: The National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. Swaddling her snugly in a blanket offers comfort and warmth. Try walking with the baby in your arms, going outside, or taking her for a ride in the car (with a properly installed car seat). Offer a pacifier. Expose your child to continuous "white noise" (like the sound of rain or a hair dryer). Zero to Three also says some babies may be overstimulated when parents look at them and talk to them. Trying singing without eye contact for a while; then switch to gazing without speaking.


Take a break. Anita Moran, Director of T.A.L.K. (Telephone Assistance in Living with Kids) Line Volunteers in San Francisco, recommends giving yourself a break when you are feeling overwhelmed. Once you've met all of your baby's basic needs, it's OK to let him cry for a while. Put him in a safe place and check on him every five minutes.


Is it dangerous to bounce a baby on your knee? No! Bouncing and friendly rough play don't hurt babies. The shaking has to be very severe to cause damage.

A healthy baby's cries
What They Can Mean
I'm hungry.
I'm tired.
I'm overstimulated.
I'm uncomfortable.
I need a cuddle or a pat.

They What Don't Mean
I'm angry at you.
I want to get back at you.
I want to disrupt your life.
I feel abandoned.
I'd rather be someone else's baby!

Answer 10

Try in this order:
1. Burp her.
2. Wrap her tightly (swadle her)
3. Hold her in your lap on her side.
Gently rock her back and forth.
Hiss through your lips near her ear.

She is new to this world and is used to the womb. She is used to being on her side with her arms pinned to her side. She is also use to slight constant movment and the sound of "white noise.
Steps 2 & 3 recreate the sensation of being in the womb.

If all else fails but her in her crib and see if she will fall asleep by herself.

Answer 11

Dont have a child yet (pregnant) but i would try singing and rocking the baby and waling aroung the house with the baby, and burping to make sure there is no gas.