2006-10-26 06:02:30 · 12 answers · asked by pup314 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
feed, change diapers, swaddle in a blanket, rock gently
2006-10-26 06:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by bb80266 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not nursing, it could be the formula you are giving to the baby. Babies are born with an abundance of iron, and sometimes giving a baby formula with iron can cause stomach cramps. I would lay baby on the floor on their back, and lightly rub their little tummy. Maybe putting on some light music and sing lightly to them as you rub their tum tum. Even cuddling them on your shoulder, rubbing their back at the same time, and whispering in their ear helps. Oh.........those were the days!!!! If you are giving formula with iron, try switching to the one without. This may not be possible if you are getting WIC though, as I believe they will only let you have formula with iron, unless you have a doctors note. Babies at that age, need to cry a little. Good luck, and Congratulations on your new baby!!!
2006-10-26 13:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jillybeanyweiney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him for a ride in the car, run the vacuum, rock rock rock or walk the baby, sing songs, make sure he's well fed and warm and diaper is clean.
P.S. Babies can also sense stress, if you're stressed, baby will be too. Take a break and have someone else watch him for a minute, even if it's just to the mailbox and back to take a break and clear your head!
2006-10-26 13:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by Auddi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby has been nursed, changed, burped and cuddled; I recommend swaddling. It is the only thing that worked for my son at that age. "The Happiest Baby on The BLock" is an awsome book that details many techniques to help sooth a baby. Your local library probably has it so do most book stores. It is seriously a lifesaver!
2006-10-26 13:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of the above suggestions are great.
One more possibility is baby massage (which is very gentle, just lightly running your fingers over the baby's skin using massage oil - an oil for sensitive skin is best).
I learned how to do baby massage from a midwife when my baby was one-month old. Talking softly to your baby and doing slow gentle baby massage can really relax your baby (and you!).
2006-10-26 13:17:21 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you have determined they are not hungry or wet or the usual list try facing them away from you having their tummy against your arm- often this will relieve gas and sooth their stomach as you walk. If crying continues and you are out of ideas call your doctor and see if ear infection or something else might be causing the crying. Good luck.
2006-10-26 13:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by leahpar77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run the vacuum cleaner
put the baby in the car for a drive (I used this one many times)
pacifier
baby swing
soft music
warm bath
warm blanket
milk
talk to the baby in a soothing voice
give the baby to its mother/father/favorite caregiver
let the baby sleep
change the diaper
undress the baby to see if its hot
sing to the baby
check the babys temperature to see if its sick
dim the lights
2006-10-26 13:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be colic....which it very trying on a new mom. try bouncing baby lightly, in your arms, up and down, or try a pacifer and move it back and forth in her mouth. give gas drops a try also
2006-10-26 13:16:44 · answer #8 · answered by Lori C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention to him/her.
figure why hes crying..hungry? attention? diaper? colic?gas?constipation?
Colic is a common symptom in newborns. can be caused by many things
2006-10-26 13:05:29 · answer #9 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nurse the baby
2006-10-26 13:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋