How Do You Soothe A Baby Who Has Colic?
• Swaddle your baby. She won’t like the process, but the result is amazing. All of the following steps work better on a swaddled baby! • Try a baby swing. Often, the motion will soothe your shrieking baby and get them to fall asleep. • Take them for a car ride. Bundle them up and often within 10 minutes in the car, cries are quieted. • Put baby on top of the washing machine on spin cycle or on top of the dryer. Have the baby in the car seat or a baby bouncer. The vibrations are calming to a baby. • Turn on the vacuum cleaner! It sounds odd, but boy, does it work. Just set the baby in the bassinet or car seat and let him become fascinated at a sound louder than him. • Lay the baby on his stomach across your knees (remember to support the head). Jiggle your feet up and down and pat softly. This vibration can be very soothing. • Lie on your back in a quiet, dark place. Hold the baby firmly on your chest with his head over your heart. Raising your knees with your feet flat on a solid surfa
