Ways To Soothe A Crying Baby

• Take the baby for a walk outside in a stroller or for a ride in the car seat.
• Hold the baby against your chest and gently massage the baby.
• Rock, walk, or dance with the baby.
• Be patient; take a deep breath and count to ten.
• Call a friend or relative that you can trust to take over for a while, then get away, get some rest, take care of yourself.
• Offer a pacifier.
• Lower any surrounding noise and lights.
• Offer the baby a noisy toy; shake or rattle it.
• Hold the baby and breathe slowly and calmly; the baby may feel your calmness and become quiet.
• Sing or talk to the baby using soothing tones.
• Record a sound, like a vacuum cleaner, or hair dryer.