Health Tip: Calming a Fussy Baby
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2012-Dec-26
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-- Diana Kohnle (HealthDay News) -- A soothing routine can help calm your fussy
baby and give you some peace. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: - Swaddle the infant using a large, lightweight blanket.
- Snuggle your baby either lying on her left side (helps
digestion) or on her belly.
- Play soothing sounds, such as a white-noise machine.
- Walk around while holding your baby, or rock her gently.
- Avoid feeding your baby too much, which can make her tummy
hurt. Let her suck on a pacifier if it's not time to eat.
- If you suspect a food sensitivity and you breastfeed, try
changing your diet. If you bottle feed, changing formulas may help.
Discuss this with your pediatrician.
- Track your baby's daily schedule of feedings, nap times, wake
times and fussy times. Restrict each daytime nap to a maximum of
three hours.
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