4 things we should try to relax a baby
If your baby is restless or nervous, or can’t get to sleep, we can help calm him down with a few simple tricks.
The first time a mother hears her baby crying is a very exciting moment, it means that she is in the world and that she can finally hug him in her arms. It is a sign that you entered our world in a healthy way and with very powerful lungs. But as the weeks go by, this emotion can quickly turn into worry and frustration at not knowing how to calm the crying baby.
Babies cry a lot, sometimes the reasons can be obvious : they are hungry, they have a dirty diaper , they are tired, they are sleepy or they just want you to give them some of your love. But other times, when a child cries or is nervous, it is not so easy to calm him down. That is why you have to find a way to soften the moment and calm the baby.
Although there is no single method that works for all babies, you can develop some techniques that are right for your baby. In the meantime, don’t worry because with the following list you will surely find a way to relax your baby.
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1. FIND A QUIET PLACE
Sometimes if you are in a too noisy place, with too many people, too many lights … all this sensory overload may make your baby feel too nervous and start crying. Ideally, you should stop short and hug your baby in a quiet place, where there are no people, where there is silence and where your little one can feel your breathing and your heartbeat.
2. LET HIM KNOW THAT YOU ARE BY HIS SIDE
Sometimes a baby can feel tense and nervous because he feels that his mother or father is too far away from him or because he thinks that they are not giving him the attention he really needs. This feeling of not being taken care of immediately by the parents can make the baby feel very stressed.
Your baby needs to know that you are by his side and that you will ease his stress. Babies are unable to regulate their heart rate due to stress and they need their parents to calm their nerves and find peace and calm again. You should be attentive to their needs and be sensitive in responding quickly to your baby’s cry. You need to be by his side whenever he needs it. It does not mean that you should stop doing everything you are doing when he cries, but it does mean that you make him see that you are there by giving him a hug, smiling or speaking with a loving voice.
3. A HUG FROM DAD
Hugs from dad are very calming for babies thanks to the sense of security it gives them. The arms Dad always bring a good feeling to comfort babies love.
It is not known if it is because there are parents who hold them more tightly or are bigger (which is not always the case) or because they have a higher body temperature, but the reality is that it does not matter what the reason is, it does What matters is that it is an effective method and it also enhances the bond between parents and children . There may not be a dad in the family to hold the baby, but anyone else close to you can.
4. A LITTLE MOVEMENT
There are babies who like movement because it makes them feel like they were in their mother’s womb. Being in the womb is like living in a mobile home so the baby when in a still cart is not a familiar way to be. So some children find comfort with a little movement.
To calm your baby with movement, you can put him in your arms and walk around the room or by moving back and forth with your hips. You can also use a rocking chair to hold your baby in your arms without getting too tired.
Here are some ways you can use strategies to calm your baby down and relax when he’s nervous or fussy. Although over time and as you get to know your little one better, you will be able to find the techniques that best suit him.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.