5 easy tips to calm a crying baby

One of new parents' most frequently asked questions is how to calm a crying baby. It could be difficult when you don't really know how to calm your baby when he is crying.

I've been there, and I know how frustrating it can sometimes get. At times we think babies cry for no reason, but in actual fact, most of the time, when this happens, there are reasons behind them.

In today's article, we will look at some of the reasons why babies cry to help know how to calm them down.

All the tips I will be revealing today have been tested by me, and I can say that they really helped me calm my baby down when he is crying.

However, I strongly advise that if obvious reasons show the child might be ill, please don't hesitate to consult your doctor.

Without boring you with how I came about my unique ways of calming babies when crying, let us quickly start looking at the main reasons for this write-up.

First, let us look at possible reasons why your baby might cry.

What are the reasons why babies cry?

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1.     She might be in pain;

When your baby is in pain and needs to communicate that to you, it is through crying because, for all babies, that is the first form of communication they know.

If you realize that your baby's crying with high pitch wails which are very loud and ear piercing, it is a clue she is giving to tell you that she is in pain.

2.     She might be bored;

Babies get bored, too, and when that comes, it is through crying that they can get the parent's attention. When she is bored, cuddling her could be the best option to get her to calm down.

3.     She might be tired;

According to experts, when the baby is tired, one way you can identify that is through how she cries. When a baby is tired or uncomfortable, you will notice her have whiny nasal non-stop crying that builds.

4.     She may be sick;

Yes, babies can tell if they are not feeling well through crying. This is usually difficult for most parents to know when they are communicating that, but according to some experts, when you hear the baby cry with a weak nasal sounding with a lower pitch, that should be a clue.

 Also, look for other signs like fever, diarrhea, or restlessness and contact your doctor as soon as possible.

 There are also other reasons why a baby might cry, like hunger, anxiety, or due to a dirty diaper.

However, since we are now aware of some of the significant reasons why babies cry. I believe it is safe now to find the best tips a parent can use to help calm the baby down.

Tips to calm a crying baby

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1.     Shush next to her ear;

One of the common ways to calm your crying baby down is by making the "shush" sound next to her ear like white noise.

Babies love white noise because it reminds them of when they were in the womb when the mother's blood was rushing around them.

What I usually do with my kids is to record the white noise of a recorder from YouTube, and then whenever I notice her crying, I play that to her.

2.     Rock the baby;

Again, this is another common and popular way a parent can calm the baby down. This style of calming babies has been there for centuries now.

There are many ways to rock a baby, but I find the best way to be holding the baby close to your heart while rocking her by moving side by side calmly.

Having the baby lying close to your chest and holding them not too tightly will help alleviate the built-up stress and calm them down.

3.     Use the sound of running water;

Well, this is only recommended if you can afford it. As discussed earlier, babies love white noise; another type of white noise they love is that of running water hitting something.

Have you realized how calm your baby sleeps when it's raining? Well, it is because of the sound.

You can create an artificial one by taking your baby to the kitchen and opening the tap, or you can do likewise using the bathroom tap.

4.     Sing for her;

Babies love their parents' voice, well maybe it is because they are used to it, so singing to her can also help a lot.

If your baby has a favorite baby song, that will be the best song to sing to calm her down.

My daughter loved "twinkle twinkle little star," so whenever she starts crying and I want to calm her down, that is the song I go with.

It works like magic.

5.     Let them suck a dummy;

Sucking a dummy is another way to stop your baby from crying and help them calm down. When babies are sucking dummies, it gives them a soothing sensation.

Most experts recommend that dummies be given to babies to calm them down because they also help lower built-up stress levels in babies and their blood pressure.

It is pretty amazing how a simple dummy can do a lot in helping babies.

Conclusion

I hope this write-up gives you all the necessary information you will need to help your baby calm down when crying.

In case none of the tips I have listed above helps calm your crying baby, I highly recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified doctor to help you find out what the problem might be.

Thanks for reading.