The 5 S To Soothe Your Baby's Crying

We all know that babies cry but all new mothers and fathers soon learn that it takes time to decipher why they are crying. A baby's crying is very distressing to parents, especially new parents. Most parents tend to assume the cause of their baby's crying is either due to hunger or pain & discomfort.

Well, here are 5 S' to help you with your crying newborn. The 5 S; Swaddle, Side-Stomach Position, Shush, Swing, & Suck was created by Pediatrician, Dr Harvey Karp. This method is now heavily used by nurses & doctors for soothing babies.

1. Swaddle: this recreates the gentle hug and security of the womb, which increases sleep

2. Side-Stomach Position: hold your baby on their stomach or on their side

3. Shush: match the level of shushing to the crying so they can hear the shushing

4. Swing: swinging & rocking reduces crying, hastens sleep onset, and improves overall sleep quality

5. Suck: Give them something to suck on like a pacifier, their hand, or your clean finger to suck on

Give these a try & see if your baby stops crying. Otherwise, head to our other article on other ways to soothe your crying baby

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Different Types of Baby Cries

Knowing how to calm a crying baby is an important skill for any parent. Different cries can mean different things, so knowing what these cries mean can help you take better care of your baby.

But how exactly do you go about soothing your baby? Is there a way to understand what their cries mean? Read on to find out more.