Shussh! The Baby Is Sleep
Create a nighttime rhythm of slowing down the day and use it consistently.
Try feeding your baby before putting her down for the night, but try to lay her down before she’s actually completely asleep.
Get Set
Hold your baby’s cheek next to your mouth and hum or softly sing made-up lullabies with your baby’s name in them while bounce-walking. The closeness to your face and the vibration on his cheek will send help to calm him. Plus, my babies all loved hearing the sound of their name in a song.
On Your Mark
Catch his cues before he transforms into Mr. Furious. (Hint: A realllly mad baby is not going to be a sleeping baby.) Next Rock or sway while holding your baby to quiet her down, Shusshing quietly in his ear.