Coping with a Fussy Baby

Four Tips to Help Soothe a Crying Baby

Make sure the infant is not hungry, needs a diaper change or is uncomfortable.

If all these things have been addressed, use the following tips to soothe a fussy infant.

GIVE THE FUSSY BABY A PACIFIER

Talk to the baby in a soothing voice

Create “white noise” with a fan or radioTurn the radio to static and make sure the fan is directed away

Create a soothing environmentDim the lights, turn off the TV, and close the blinds