Soothing Checklist
It is important to understand that a newborn baby cannot self-soothe. Use this list as a quick reference on ideas to soothe your fussy or crying baby. If baby is especially fussy, try several at once( such as swaddling, sucking, white noise and bouncing).
Skin-to-skin( vibrations from your voice can be soothing)
Wear baby in a carrier
Motion: Sway, rock or bounce
Preview
Change baby’ s position or environment
Feed Go outside
Swaddle
Singing, talking, shushing, music or white noise
Diaper change and warm bath
Massage or touch Sucking / pacifier
Go for a walk or drive
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