What to do when baby cries…

start with the basics…

is baby hungry?  Does he need to burp?

Does the diaper need to be changes?

movement…

hold baby and bounce as you walk

put baby into a swing

cradle baby in your arms facing out, and  jiggle

noise…

white noise can be soothing to baby

turn on the vacuum cleaner

use a white noise machine

make shushing noise into your baby’s ear

snuggle…

try getting skin to skin under the covers

put baby into a sling and wear him

swaddle baby

could baby be gassy?

Lay him across your knees on his tummy and rub his back and you softly bounce your legs

Use baby gas drops

bicycle his legs while he lies on his back

 Go outside… A change of scenery can be distracting enough to calm your newborn's cries.

Give baby a massage…Some babies find stroking soothing.

 Check the temperature in your house… Baby could be too hot or too cold.

Check baby's clothes… Hot, tight, or confining clothes can cause fussiness