All Natural Mommies

To add to the postpartum depression post, I’m posting an article from our main website, All Natural Mommies.  The article talks about ways to soothe a new baby.  A crying baby is a big source of frustration for new parents.  I hope this article gives you some new tools to help deal with a fussy baby.  Enjoy!

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It’s a fact that’s difficult to ignore.  Babies cry.  Sometimes a baby will cry because a need is not being met; i.e. he’s hungry, or he needs a diaper change, or he’s not comfortable and needs a change of position or scenery.  And sometimes he’ll cry because he craves attention.  The first and must difficult step in calming the baby is figuring out what he needs. 

According to the teachings of Teresa Kirkpatrick Ramsey, BSN, LMT, of Babies First Massage, there are two types of cries – The Talking Cry and the I Need Help Cry.  These can sometimes be difficult to distinguish.  The Talking Cry may change in tone but the pitch stays the same – almost like the baby is talking.  The I Need Help Cry, however, becomes higher pitched, and louder, until the baby’s needs are met.

                There are other signs to help you figure out if your baby is just trying to communicate.  If the baby makes eye contact and can hold your gaze, he probably just wants attention.  Let him talk!  Hold the baby close so he can see your face, make good eye contact, and listen.  He may continue to cry for several minutes or make gurgling sounds.  Talk calmly to him and let him know you’re there to listen.  Click here to continue reading…

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