วันอังคารที่ 11 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Soothing Fussy Babies
Many of us have only very limited experience in being with babies until we have one of our own. Consequently, when our baby gets upset and starts crying, we get very frustrated when we can't calm him or her down. Often parents begin to doubt their ability to care for a child when the baby fusses a lot of the time. Here are some techniques for placating a fussy baby.
First, check the obvious. See if your baby has a physical need. Maybe he or she has a wet or dirty diaper. See if the baby is hungry. If you are breastfeeding, offering the breast can be your number one baby-comforting strategy. Babies are comforted by sucking even when they are not interested in eating, which is the reason why many of them love to take pacifiers. Other things may make your baby uncomfortable, such as being too hot or too cold, or simply being in an awkward position.
Supposing you've checked all the above and your baby is still upset. In this case, it might be helpful to know a little bit about what kind of environment a baby likes, and then try to reproduce that environment. New babies like to be reminded of being in the womb, but you can't really put them back in there, so you need to think of other ways to imitate their first home. What was it like in the womb? It was cramped and dark, and baby could hear mom's heartbeat. Also, baby got bounced gently up and down all day as mom was walking around. There are a few ways to recreate this environment. Some babies like to be swaddled, since the tight wrapping reminds them of the womb. It also stops them from startling themselves when they move their arms and legs. Humming softly or "shushing" is a universal mothering behavior that mimics the sounds of the womb. And swaying or bouncing gently also calms babies. Many babies love to be wrapped in a baby carrier against mom's chest and taken for a walk. If you are too tired to be up and about, you can relax in a rocking chair. Many babies love the gentle hum and vibrations of a car ride.
It's important to remember that no two babies have the same temperament. You could be the best parent in the world and still have a colicky baby who fusses a lot. What's important is that you keep trying different techniques to comfort your baby. As you get to know him or her better, you will learn what works and what doesn't. And your baby will learn that you are a responsive parent who is attentive to his or her needs.
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