Video Clips of Calming Techniques

If the crying continues, try the techniques below.  Sometimes combining a few of them is the key to helping you calm your crying baby.  

• The Colic Hold

• Swaddling

• Walking and Talking

• Singing

• Move to a Quiet Place

• Creating White Noise

• Audio Only -- White Noise

• Audio Only -- Soothing Music

• Michelle's top ten list for daddy

If nothing seems to work, put your baby in a safe place -- an empty crib or bassinet -- and walk away for a few minutes.  The baby will be fine. 

The time you spend away from the crying can help you calm down, so you’ll be better able to handle the situation when you come back – even if your baby keeps crying.

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